Griddle I bought turned out to be really small. Couldn't be bothered with it. Still can't make the #### things - always find and the same with scones I have to add more milk to the mixture. The're ok just for us to eat while they are warm but definitely below average. Tried a lot of different recipes. I'm going to try flowerchilds pikelet recipe next. As an aside I use the scone recipe with the egg for my scones we like them, but they don't really have the true scone flavour.
lynja,
Sep 10, 5:21am
I got given an electric pancake pan, and find it is amazing for making pikelets on.
flower-child01,
Sep 10, 5:58am
The secret is . don't use baking powder. The same applies to American pancakes, even scones . I too could never make very good pikelets when using baking powder, so resorted to mum's recipe, hers didn't have butter though being a war one. The end result is .
Pikelets 1 c flour 3/4 t baking soda 3/4 t cream of tarter (slightly heaped) 1 egg 2 tbsp sugar 3/4 c milk approx 1 tbsp butter melted Mix sifted dry ingredients and sugar together, add egg and half the milk. Mix, and lastly add the butter, add more milk till a thick consistency. Heat a pan and use a little butter on a paper towel to grease Drop spoonfuls of mixture into the pan. When the tops start to bubble, flip over and cook for a few minutes on the other side. Keep warm under a tea towel.
blwatson,
Sep 10, 6:20am
My husband makes yummy pikelets he says the secret is a dry pan. We do have a good heavy non stick pan which seems to do the trick.
paora-tm,
Sep 10, 8:06am
Yep, I like to add a little butter to mine. They seem to make them a bit more spongy. Don't like rubbery pikelets - don't beat too much - FOLD!
harrislucinda,
Sep 10, 8:40am
been using that pikelet maker from the warehouse makes x 4 at a time and never use baking powder always cream of tartar and soda
bobee,
Sep 10, 5:57pm
If using low fat milk add xtra milk powder this makes them lighter
marcs,
Sep 10, 9:12pm
Just reading all the messages. LOL cream of tartar and baking soda makes baking powder.
flower-child01,
Sep 11, 11:13am
Sometimes a little butter is required so place about 1 1/2 tablespoons butter on a fork and give a quick rub over the hot pan.
harrislucinda,
Sep 11, 6:26pm
yes know that but seems to make piketes lighter
battgirl,
Sep 12, 9:14am
I've not had any trouble making pikelets from scratch and usually just follow the Edmond's recipe, but I bought my daughter this package mix the other day (perish the thought!) and it made GORGEOUS fluffy pikelets with a lovely flavour. She's 16 and not the best at following recipes, so I can confidently say it's foolproof.
My best recipe and the one my late mum always used always used Cream of tartar and baking soda You dont use equal quantities of each but you need baking soda and cream of tartar to make baking powder. Mix 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda. For example, mix 2 tsp cream of tartar with 1 tsp baking soda. Use the amount of baking powder called for by the recipe. No matter how much homemade baking powder you made, if the recipe calls for 1-1/2 tsp, add exactly 1-1/2 tsp of your mixture.
vashti,
Sep 16, 9:18am
I made flowerchilds recipe, it had a nice flavour, but I had to use quite a bit more milk. I thinking to only use 3/4 that amount of flour next time, wonder if It's my measurement cup. I've got all keen again now, think I'll go and makes some for lunch.
quiz3,
Sep 18, 5:23pm
and,,,,, did you know that if you pour the mixture off the end of the spoon into frying pan you will get oval pikelets and if you pour the mixture off the side of the spoon you will get round pancakes. Really! Try it!
huntlygirl,
Dec 25, 7:50am
l have a very thick old griddle that my nana brought out to nz at the end of ww1 it makes fantastic pikelets. My girls are aruguing as to which is going to inherit it but my only grandaughter is getting it.
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