Making the perfect batch with hopper powder
If you've ever tried making Sri Lankan appam from scratch, you know how tricky the fermentation can be, which is why having a good bag of hopper powder in the pantry is such a lifesaver. There's something incredibly satisfying about that perfect hopper—the way the edges are paper-thin and crispy while the center stays soft, spongy, and slightly sweet. But let's be honest, getting that result consistently isn't always as easy as the back of the packet makes it look. ...