The Pancake Handbook: Specialties from Bette's Oceanview Diner (Paperback)

by Steve Siegelman (Author), Bette Kroening (Author), Sue Conley (Author)

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"The most tempting, comforting compilation of pancake recipes I've found."

Product Description
Back in 1982, a small diner was founded near the Berkeley marina by a breakfast-loving group of chefs. These many years later, it has become one of the Bay Area’s favorite breakfast and brunch spots, with people lining up well before the doors open each morning. In THE PANCAKE HANDBOOK, the Bette’s Diner crew shares their classic recipes for some of the best pancakes found anywhere. Classic buttermilk take their place alongside Bette’s daily specials, which include blueberry buttermilk, butter pecan, banana upside-down, fresh corn, apple-brandy, chocolate, and chile-cheese—not to mention the signature soufflé pancakes, which emerge from the oven spectacularly puffed and golden brown. Packed with tips on keeping your pancakes fluffy and plenty of topping and syrup suggestions, THE PANCAKE HANDBOOK is your personal handbook to what pancakes should be.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2 Sub edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580085377
• ISBN-13: 978-1580085373
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #260,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than just great recipies..., July 31, 2006

By	S. Brien - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a former San Francisco resident I've had the pleasure of eating at Bette's Oceanview Diner. The only problem with eating Bette's cakes is your faced with the reality that you own pancakes really don't compare. Now, with this book in hand, I am delighted to say that this is no longer the case.

The Pancake Handbook isn't a mere "recipe book". I've tried many recipes throughout the years with varying success. In this book you'll learn that picking the right flour, baking soda and other ingredients is just as important as how they're mixed together. You'll learn about griddle temperature, batter consistency and when to flip for perfect doneness. There are so many simple little tricks to better pancakes and they're all in this book.

The recipes cover pancakes of all varieties including; basic, fancy, spiced, cornmeal, whole-wheat, and sourdough. There are chapters on dairy pancakes, crepes, soufflé pancakes, kid's pancakes and toppings. Many of them have variations and add-ins as well as optional ingredients such as how to make buttermilk pancakes when you haven't any buttermilk on hand.

I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to make great cakes regardless of your current cooking abilities. It is simple to follow and virtually guarantees fantastic results.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fluffy Yum!!!, November 9, 2003

By A Customer

This book is a must have for any pancake lover. I was first introduced to The Pancake Handbook through reading a two page spread of excerpts in the LA Times. I tried 3 of the 5 recipes before I bought the book. Every recipe I've tested so far is delicious and superb!!!

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pancakes, February 17, 2009

By	M. P. Johnston "pres" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've tried a number of the recipes and they have not been an improvement over the ones I'm already using.