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Plattar (Swedish Pancakes)

If you want to make these like authentic Swedish pancakes - which are much thinner than ordinary pancakes - use just one tablespoonful of batter per pancake.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large egg (higher omega-3 egg if available)
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
• 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• Canola cooking spray
• Jam (flavor of your preference)
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation:

1. In a blender, combine canola oil, egg, egg substitute, milk, flours, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if desired). Blend on medium speed until batter is smooth (1-2 minutes).
2. Heat a skillet until very hot. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. For each pancake, drop 1/8 cup of batter into skillet. When the edges brown lightly (about 30 seconds), use a spatula to flip the pancake over and cook the other side another 30 seconds. Remove the pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. For super-large pancakes, use 1/4 cup of batter instead of 1/8 cup.
3. Scoop a little jam onto each pancake, then sprinkle powdered sugar over the top with a sifter (if desired).

Yield:
5 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: : 233 calories, 11 g protein, 33 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fat, 3 g fiber, 55 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 26%.

© 2006 Elaine Magee