Settle into a plush, red Naugahyde booth at Bette'¬?s Oceanview Diner, and you'¬?ll be served some of the best pancakes on the planet. Back in 1982, Bette'¬?s was founded in Berkeley, California, by a breakfast-loving group of chefs. It has since 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, Bette'¬?s classic buttermilk pancakes take their place alongside daily pancake specials, including blueberry yogurt, golden cornmeal, double chocolate, and sourdough-not to mention the signature souffl?© 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, this revised edition with more than 15 new recipes is sure to become your personal pancake bible.A pancake primer from the pancake experts at Bette'¬?s Oceanview Diner in Berkeley, California. Includes more than 75 recipes and variations.First edition sold 20,000 copies.Reviews"The most tempting, comforting compilation of pancake recipes I'¬?ve found."-Karola Saekel, San Francisco ChronicleSTEVE SIEGELMAN, BETTE KROENING, and SUE CONLEY were among the original founders of Bette'¬?s Oceanview Diner in Berkeley, California. Steve is a Berkeley-based food writer for print and television. Bette, the diner'¬?s namesake, still owns and runs the restaurant with her husband, Manfred. Sue went on to found Tomales Bay Foods and has become a pioneer in the artisan cheese movement through her Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station and Artisan Cheese in San Francisco.
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STEVE SIEGELMAN has written or contributed to 14 cookbooks, including Firehouse Food. His television writing credits include Mexico One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless, Mario Eats Italy with Mario Batali, and Yan Can Cook with Martin Yan. Steve lives, works, and eats in Berkeley, California.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By S. Brien
Format:Paperback
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.
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.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
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!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Runyan
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Read the beginning! Do not skip it! Tells you why to follow the recipes! You cannot mess up these pancakes if you follow their rules! My sister uses this, and she makes the best waffles. I made the Crunchy Whole Wheat Walnut Hotcakes and substituted pecans, added ground flax, and everybody (ages 4 to 41)LOVED them. NONE left for the next day. My kids begged to try another recipe the next weekend!
April 2012
We still love this book! We have been working our way through and love all of the recipes we have used so far! We bought a waffle maker (Presto Flip Side) and now are using the recipes for waffles. One of our favorites is the Pumpkin. We usually make a triple batch (family of 6) to have leftovers.
April 2012
We still love this book! We have been working our way through and love all of the recipes we have used so far! We bought a waffle maker (Presto Flip Side) and now are using the recipes for waffles. One of our favorites is the Pumpkin. We usually make a triple batch (family of 6) to have leftovers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
For a pancake lover
Gave this to my brother who eats pancakes twice a day. He is now making the book part of his training routine and experimenting with the recipes. Great gift!
Published 2 days ago by Julie Hoffman
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK Book
It's not bad but I wish it had pictures. Recipes seem pretty easy to follow. I would still buy it.
Published 1 month ago by Robert B.
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Just received
I just received this book and can't really give the stars I would like but, I browsed through a few pages and it seems very interesting information. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miriam Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well done
I've tried several of the recipes and all worked well. Great pancakes.
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Published 5 months ago by B. Petersen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing buttermilk pancakes
I have been on a quest for years for the perfect pancake recipe. I should have known from the very flat looking pancakes on the front cover that I was not going to find them in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Suzanne Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Pancake Book
This is a great pancake book. Had to buy a second one for my house because our 10 year old grandaughter took the book to her house, because she loves cooking breakfast from it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by DMR48
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It!
I love this new cookbook. There are so many great recipes. I have already tried two of them. If you like breakfast foot or pancakes BUY THIS COOKBOOK!
Published 14 months ago by Maria
4.0 out of 5 stars
Father-In-Law Loves it
We got this book for part of my father-in-laws Christmas present last year and he's taken it to heart. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JBright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
This book deserves 5 stars, although I purchased this book used, it does not look used at all. Not to mention the variety of recipes that will have your family thinking they were... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lady Lee
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pancakes
I've tried a number of the recipes and they have not been an improvement over the ones I'm already using.
Published on February 17, 2009 by M. P. Johnston
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