Oktoberfest

Carlyn Berghoff talked to NBC?s Nesita Kwan about the food, beer, and fun at the Oktoberfest. Also take a peak at the recipe of how to make Bavarian Apple Pancakes. Bavarian Apple PancakesMakes sixteen 8-inch pancakes. From The Berghoff Family CookbookCopyright 2007, Andrews McMeel Publishing This Old World treat, brought to America by German immigrants, has flourished in the New World and stood the taste test of time. It was a favorite on Berghoff’s menu until 1944, and it became a Berghoff family favorite. The pancakes are easy to prepare, and the batter can be made one day ahead and refrigerated. We often mix the batter the night before so that when we get up in the morning all we need is a hot skillet. Topped with confectioners’ sugar, fresh berries, bananas, or yogurt and fruit, they make an extraordinary breakfast. You can even top the warm pancakes with ice cream and berries for a simple but excellent dessert. Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch of salt4 large eggs1 to 1 1/4 cups milk2 teaspoons canola oil2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest4 cups peeled, cored, and diced Jonathan, Granny Smith, or Fuji apples Nonstick cooking sprayOptional toppings: confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit, yogurt, or ice creamMethod: In one bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, 1 cup of the milk, and the oil, vanilla, and zest, and mix well. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly incorporate the wet ingredients, blending thoroughly. Add the diced apples. If the batter is too thick to spread out easily when spooned into a hot skillet, add more milk little by little. If you choose to make the batter one day ahead, cover and refrigerate without adding the apples until ready to use. Heat a nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Add a thin layer of batter (about 1/2 cup) and let brown on one side. With a spatula, gently flip and brown the other side. The pancake should be about twice as thick as a crepe (1/16 to 1/8 inch). Re-spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray before cooking each pancake. Fold the cooked pancakes in half, and serve two per serving. Top with confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit, ice cream, or yogurt. You may also serve with fruit or maple syrup.