Best Rose Water Or Orange Blossom Pancakes Recipes

FRENCH-STYLE PANCAKES/ CREPES WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, vigorously beat the egg yolk with the cream, melted butter and milk. Add cream mixture to the flour mixture and whisk to obtain a smooth batter. Add any optional ingredients (see variations above) at this stage, whisking to combine.
• Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. (Meanwhile, let egg whites come to room temperature).
• Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
• Heat frying pan or griddle to medium heat. Add butter or shortening (I use Crisco butter flavor shortening) to coat well.
• Spoon equal amounts of batter onto griddle and cook until bubbles come to surface and edges look almost done.
• Flip and cook for a few seconds more, until golden.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with softened butter and warmed maple syrup, flavored syrup infusions, lavender honey, lemon wedges, fresh berries, and/or a dusting of powdered sugar. Or (my favorite!), fill pancakes with a mixture of 1 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water, then roll up crepe style--delicious! Or, make pancakes small and top each with a dollop of creme fraiche and a teaspoonful of rose petal jam.
• Garnish with rose petals, orange blossoms, or fresh lavender flowers.
• TIPS:Make sure the frying pan is well greased when making pancakes. Wipe around the pan with a small wad of paper towel soaked in fat (I use butter flavored Crisco) between making each pancake.

ROSE WATER AND ORANGE BLOSSOM BAKLAVA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl and set aside. In the bottom of a greased 9 by 13-inch pan, put 1 layer of phyllo and brush liberally with butter. Repeat 6 more times, buttering each delicate layer, until you have 7 layers of phyllo. Spoon 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo and top with 5 more individually buttered sheets of phyllo. Repeat the process 2 more times and finish with 7 layers of phyllo. Brush the final layer with butter and bake until golden brown, about 50 minutes.
• While the baklava is baking, make syrup. Add all of the syrup ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the syrup evenly over the top. Cut into squares or diamonds and serve.

EXOTIC ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER AND ROSE WATER - MAKE YOUR OWN!

Steps:

• How to go about making your delicious Rose and Orange Blossom water:.
• Pick your petals and blossom early in the morning, ideally those which have been grown completely organically.
• Rinse the petals and blossom carefully in cold water, taking care to remove all dirt and any pesky insects.
• Crush the petals or blossom with a mortar and pestle, and leave them to rest for a few hours, place them in a jar with some distilled water - don't go overboard with the water as you can always add more later.
• Leave the jar, with the lid on, in the sun for a couple of weeks, and check the scent. If it is too weak, continue to leave in the sun for another week or so.
• Experiment with the quantities of water and petals to see what works for your water, and voila, you will be known as a culinary genius. Good luck and happy cooking!

ORANGE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine the Eggs, Buttermilk, Butter, Heavy Cream, O.J. and Zest in a medium bowl. Whisk until mixed.
• Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed.
• Add the A.P Flour until desired thickness is achieved.
• Whisk all ingredients until just mixed. Do not over whisk. Lumps are desired.
• Pour batter on skillet set at 325 degrees. Cook each side until golden.
• This recipe can be made a day ahead if refrigerated; before using mix well.