This is also the best recipe to follow if you don’t have a food processor or strong blender, since all the ingredients are easy to stir together by hand.
If you do not have a thermometer you can use for the water, use lukewarm or slightly warm water. Water that is too hot will kill the yeast, while water that is too cool will simply take longer to work. If your yeast mixture won’t foam, you may be using old or damaged yeast. Try a new packet.
Use a bowl that can hold about 3 quarts (3 liters), since the batter will expand.
Yeast works more quickly at warmer temperature, or if it is still relatively new. Check on it after an hour to see if the batter has already expanded enough.
If the batter is too thick and won’t leave the center of the pan when you twirl, stir 1/2 cup (120 mL) coconut milk or water into the batter before making your next hopper.
Add water little by little to the batter if it looks dry or you’re having trouble grinding it. [10] X Research source
The batter should nearly double in size, and appear bubbly.
Toddy is alcoholic, but the small amount used in this recipe should not affect sobriety.
Small pans with wide, sloping sides work best.
