Stigit Pancakes
Stigit (STI-gi) Pancakes are a made commonly across Tordronnen and the basic ingredients can be found in near enough every pantry. Despite being called pancakes these yeast based items are thicker and denser than the traditional crepe style pancakes, and appear closer to a wide flat bun. They gain their name from the method of cooking rather than their ingredient composition. In the simplest form, Stigit Pancakes are served warm with butter, however others may prefer using syrups or other sugar based glazes if they are able to acquire them.
Traditional recipes always include spices such as nutmeg, ginger or cinnamon for extra flavour, with dried fruits also being a common addition. However, they can also be made as a savoury base with the adjustment of different herbs and possibly served with items such as eggs, mushrooms or cheese.
Manufacturing process
Unlike traditional bread recipes, Stigit Pancakes have a relatively short proving time and some people prefer to only prove the dough once before cooking. This, combined with the cooking in a pan rather than an oven, is what results in the heavier density of the pancake itself.
History
The common usage of Stigit Pancakes dates back to before the Time of the Tome. It is thought that they found common use and popularity for having much the same availability of ingredients and nutritional value as bread, but can be made without access to a full oven, and nor do they require the long proving times of a loaf.
The use of herbs and spices dates back equally as far as the pancake itself, and it is believed that these were originally included to help mask the taste when the pancake is beginning to go stale.
It is said that due to the dense nature of the dough, a thoroughly stale Stigit Pancake could be used as a ranged weapon with a good enough throwing arm! This is also where the phrase "Tougher than a stale Stigit" comes from.
Significance
Stigit Pancakes can be found at any dinner table with or without an occasion, however there have grown many traditions around annual celebrations which include the decorating and eating of a Stigit Pancake.
Stigit Pancakes are a common food that can be found in nearly any household, rich or poor, within Tordronnen. The only rarity maybe the use of particularly expensive spices or other additional ingredients outside of the basic recipe.
The basic recipe calls for flour, milk, eggs, some form of yeast, and a little salt. Common tradition will encourage the use of spices or herbs but the base ingredients remain the same.
The benefit of this yeasted item is that it does not require access to an oven, and is instead cooked in a frying pan.
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