Surprise! I’m going to let the cat out of the bag and tell you all about my third cookbook (which will somehow be my first book released). It is a pioneer recipe cookbook, filled with all kinds of old-time historical dishes. I’m not sure what my publisher is going to name it (they’re not sure yet and no, I am not in charge of the name), but the last possible name I heard was Pioneer Log Cabin Cookbook. My idea was to name it Pioneer Recipes For A Modern Kitchen. What would you like to see it named?
Anyway, while I was writing this pioneer cookbook and experimenting with recipes I had to become very familiar with bran for one particular chapter. During this phase of the book, for dinner one night, I decided to make some type of bran pancakes but when I started that thought and kept going with it I had no idea how very delicious it was going to be. These are, not exaggerating, some of the tastiest pancakes I have eaten. In fact, I couldn’t stop eating them, I would finish my plate and still want more (I think I finally stopped myself after 3 helpings). These pancakes are “to die for!!”
Bran-Apple Pancakes
Serve these however you usually like to eat pancakes. I eat them with fresh berries, whipped cream, and 100% maple syrup.
2 eggs
½ cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
½ cup wheat bran
½ cup milk
½ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup apple small apple chunks
Heat a large skillet to medium or griddle to 300. In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs then whisk in the remaining ingredients (except the apple chunks), stirring until the batter is very smooth. Lastly fold in the apple chunks.
Lightly butter the hot pan or griddle. Scoop about 1/3 cup batter per desired pancake onto the hot surface. When each cake becomes bubbly flip it over, cooking the pancakes about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Miriam: I am very excited about Meatless Meals for Meat Eaters. Your third book sounds terrific as well. If I had a choice, I would like to see Pioneer Recipes For A Modern Kitchen. To me, it says more than old-time historical dishes. It has a definite theme, which is very attractive to consumers. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteThey look super delicious, love the way you dressed them up with berries and cream.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pancakes, also healthy with those strawberries and cream yumm.
ReplyDeleteOh yum. This is a great flavor combination. I like the "Pioneer Recipes for a Modern Kitchen. How exciting. I can't wait to get my hands on that cookbook.
ReplyDeleteHi Miriam .. the title is perfect! Thank you for coming over to visit me at my blog & wow look what I found here at yours...Yum... you've cooked especially for me.. tee!hee!hee!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely going to have to give these a go & buy your book when it hits the shelves. Those pancakes just look divine!
Delicious...Such a tempting platter you have there...lovely colors!
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What a healthy pancake! Love the use of apple sauce in them, it's a 'must try' recipe. Congratulations on your cookbook release!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation !!! So happy for you .. let us know when the book is released :) Wish you all the very very best
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your third publish.We generally eat pancakes for breakfast on weekends.I knw what I m making tomorrow.I have all the healthy ingredients that u have included in your recipe.Thanks for sharing.Have a fun weekend.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the modern kitchen. I also like the idea of these pancakes, which truly do look "to die for"!!!
ReplyDeletethese pankcakes look divine!!!! if i were you i may have even gone up for fourths!
ReplyDeleteThese pancakes look wonderful! I really like Pioneer Recipes for a Modern Kitchen. I have inherited some very old cookbooks and the directions are antiquated to the point of almost being unuseable. You want your title to convey the fact that your recipes are based on old fashioned (real) ingredients while making sure that potential buyers understand that they will be able to actually use your book as a cookbook. I hope that makes sense. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like Pioneer Recipes for a Modern Kitchen...I feel like the other title sounds too blah whereas this one makes me want to get in the kitchen with it!
ReplyDeleteThese bran apple pancakes sound delicious! What a great way to start the day!
These pancakes are such a healthy choice especially for kids!
ReplyDeleteLooks so delicious and not to mention, so healthy!
ReplyDeleteAs often as I make pancakes, I've never made them with bran. You have made these look so delicious that I've decided to make them next.
ReplyDeleteI would love to sit down and eat a plate of these now. I have to try bran.
ReplyDeleteI like your title for the cookbook!
ReplyDeleteThose pancakes look yummy, especially with the fresh berries!
Thanks everyone, for your kind comments and for liking my book title! :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeleteMiriam, this looks fantastic! Thank you SO much for linking up to Friday Potluck. I have been slacking in the breakfast department; I think I'll surprise hubby with these on Sat when he gets up.
ReplyDeleteThese look so good. What a great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteWe love pancake recipes... check out our recent post: Gluten-Free Raspberry and Carob Chip Pancakes! The strawberries sound wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFound you at EKat's Friday Potluck... I'd like to invite you to come link your most popular recipe at Make a Food-"e"-Friend Monday #2: Most Popular Recipes from the Food Blogosphere. Looking forward to seeing what that is!
Miriam - they look so light and lovely. As soon as I pick up some fresh bran, I'm having them for brunch!
ReplyDeleteMiriam - I am throwing my hat in the ring for the second title - it tells me that these recipes are do-able for todays kitchen! Your pancakes look amazingly delicious! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!
ReplyDeleteHi Miriam! What wonderful news about your cookbook! I really love traditional frontier cooking and love going out west and visiting local spots where they still make things the old fashioned way. I think the log cabin name makes me think of log cabin syrup and I like the modern kitchen idea much better. These flapjacks look lovely! I really adore pancakes and adding in bran so ups the fiber and makes them more substantial! Thanks so much for sharing this on the hearth and soul hop! All the best! Alex
ReplyDeletei favor your selection for the name...i would definitely pull it off the shelf to have a look. your pancakes look amazing! i am always looking for new and interesting pancake recipes.i am not a huge fan of the run-of-the-mill fluffy cake as big as the plate. sunday morning can't come soon enough. thank you for linking up to tuesday night supper club.
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