Raised Griddle Cakes Recipes

OLD FASHIONED BUCKWHEAT GRIDDLE CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Start at night for cakes in the morning, leaving batter in a warm place.
• 2. Each morning save out a little of the batter to start a batch for the next day. Use a little white flour in mixing the batter after the first batch.
• 3. As the batter grows older, add a little soda as needed, until it becomes neccessary to discard the old sponge and start all over again.

PRESTON COUNTY RAISED BUCKWHEAT CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix 1 cake Fleishman's Yeast or 1 envelope dry yeast and 1 teaspoon salt into one quart lukewarm water. Let stand a few minutes and then add 3 cups, or enough buckwheat flour to make a stiff batter, (may use 2 1/2 cups buckwheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour). Cover and let stand overnight (or at least 4 or 5 hours).
• When ready to bake the cakes, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 2 teaspoons sugar in 1 cup hot water (may use 1/2 cup milk). Stir into batter, then add about 1 cup or enough warm water to make a thin batter. Bake on a hot, (I use med/high on my electric stove) greased griddle. Use a long thin metal turner to lift edges and check bottom, it should be golden brown and bubbles should form on top, flip a cook on other side till done.
• We usually serve stacks of 2-4 cakes each.
• Save at least 1 cup of the batter for the next baking. (It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week) To renew, add 1 pint lukewarm water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough Buckwheat flour to make a stiff batter. Cover and let stand overnight (or at least 4 - 5 hours).

BUTTERMILK GRIDDLE CAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat egg and buttermilk together.
• Sift dry ingredients and stir them into the egg mixture.
• Whisk in melted margarine or oil (if mixture is very thick, add a little milk).
• Heat a heavy griddle or frying pan and lightly grease.
• Pour by 1/4 cup measures, and cook until bubbles form and the griddle cakes begin to look dry.
• Turn and cook on other side.