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Dairy-Free Semmelbrösel (Bread Crumb) Pancakes recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Semmelbrösel (Bread Crumb) Pancakes

A simple, hearty German-inspired pancake made with bread crumbs instead of flour, using dairy-free milk. These pancakes are a great way to use up stale bread.

35m4 servings
Contains nutsContains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeEGG-free
320 cal|5g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Stale bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Dairy-free milk (almond, soy, or oat)(replaces Milk)
  • 1/4 cup Applesauce(replaces Egg)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vegan butter
  • to taste Maple syrup or fruit compote

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, soak the bread crumbs in dairy-free milk for 5-10 minutes until softened.
  2. 2Add applesauce, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the soaked bread crumbs. Mix well.
  3. 3Melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Pour 1/4 cup of the bread crumb mixture onto the hot skillet for each pancake.
  5. 5Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  6. 6Serve warm with maple syrup or fruit compote.

Substitutions

Milk → Dairy-free milk

Adds moisture and creaminess.

Egg → Applesauce

Acts as a binder to hold the pancakes together.

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