Gluten Free pancakes options

It's been too long since I updated this blog, but we are still trying hard with gluten free life in Japan!

Today's topic is pancakes.

"Pancake Mountain" by SteffanyZphotgraphy

Last year, one of our friends brought us back "XO Baking Co. Pancake and Waffle Mix" from Canada, after his business trip.  We loved this easy & sweet (hint of vanilla flavor!) pancakes, but unfortunately it seems it's a bit hard to get this in Japan.

XO Baking Co. Pancake and Waffle Mix

Then we tried Japanese rice flour based pancake mix. Sadly, we were spoiled with XO's sweet vanilla flavor, so we felt like we were eating cardboard :(  I think it was probably because there was a bit too much baking soda in the mix.

Well, if the ready-made pancake mix doesn't work, I should just make it from scratch. This simple cookpad recipe turned out pretty amazing! All you need is

Rice Flour 100g
Sugar / cane sugar 30g
Baking powder 4g
1 egg
Milk 80g
Oil 1Table spoon

Try not to pour too much batter in the pan -- you'll get the right texture when it's thinner. I love using cane sugar to avoid too much sweetness and to get mild but enough sweetness. We are hoping to try this with a bit of vanilla essence next time.

Happy cooking!