Hi, Blaine,
You sound a bit frustrated with the way the pumpkin pancake recipe is
written. I know that many recipes are written in visual terms, which can be
frustrating to a novice cook. But, it's easy to adapt once you've done
something a few times.
Pancakes are one such thing. If you are using an electric skillet, you can
measure out 1/4 cup batter into each corner and then time them for about two
minutes, and check the edge using a wet finger, to feel if the edges are
set. When the edges feel firm, you can turn the pancakes with ease. So you
can go and make toast or whatever while waiting for them to set.
As for all-purpose flour, it is just as it is named: good for everything,
including bread. The difference between all-purpose flour and bread flour
is the amount of gluten. You can make a perfectly good bread using
all-purpose flour, or a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours.
(By the way), when I referred to a novice cook, I'm not suggesting that you
are one, because I don't know how experienced you are, so please don't take
the reference personally.
Blessings, and Merry Christmas!
Alice
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