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Apam Balik - Malaysian Traditional Pancake #BreadBakers

Apam balik, a traditional Malaysian pancake filled with crunchy roasted and crushed peanuts and butter.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Malaysian
Keyword Eggless pancake, Instant pancake recipe, Overnight pancake batter, pancake batter with yeast, Pancakes for breakfast
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Calories

Equipment

  • Bowl to mix the ingredients
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • tava for making the pancake

Ingredients

For the batter

  • 140 grams wheat flour approximately 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal instead of 1 egg
  • ¾ - 1 cup water please see notes
  • ¼ cup butter

For the filling

  • 1 cup roasted peanuts crushed roughly
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • butter for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add all the batter ingredients together except water. Whisk them Well to combine
  • Now slowly add ¾ cup water first and combine to form a thick pancake batter. If the batter is too thick. Add 2 tablespoon of water at a time to bring it to the correct consistency.
  • Since i have used whole wheat flour, i have used this amount of water, if using All purpose flour start with ½ cup and then proceed as needed.
  • Once the batter is ready, Cling-wrap and refrigerate overnight or a minimum Of 3-5 hours.
  • Once the batter rests for the required time,take it out of the fridge, let it rest on the counter for 10 minutes
  • Heat a pan, i used my iron skillet. Keep the flame medium, you dont want to burn your pancakes, as they take a bit of time to cook.
  • Pour a ladle of batter in the center of the pan, spread it into a thick circle.
  • Dot the edges with butter and put some in the center too. Sprinkle 1 or 2 tablespoon of crushed peanuts over the pancake, Cover and cook for a minute or until it is done.
  • The bottom will turn into a beautiful goldenbrown, fold and remove the pancake on to a serving plate.
  • Cut it into two using a pizza knife. Serve warm with some butter and crushed peanuts on top.

Notes

  • Since i have used whole wheat flour, i have used this amount of water, if using All purpose flour start with ½ cup and then proceed as needed.