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Pancake Perfection - Guidelines For Fabulous Flapjacks
Expert Author Therese Heckenkamp

Like pancakes? You are going to love them once you read these pointers and tricks that will transform you into a specialist pancake chef! Learn all about ingredients, mixing, cooking, flipping, presentation, storing, reheating, and more!

Flour

Fresh flour makes a difference in pancake flavor and texture, because the simpler the recipe, the more vital high-quality ingredients are. So buy https://braun-choate.technetbloggers.de/healthy-recipes-super-puffy-healthy-pancake-recipes from the health grocery, local mill, or natural foods section of the grocery store.

Try using cake flour for super light, fluffy pancakes.

Griddle

Test if the griddle is hot enough by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If the drops dance and sizzle, it's ready.

You might like to test the batter and griddle by cooking one trial pancake first.

If your pancakes are browning on underneath before bubbles appear at the top, the griddle is too hot; whereas if the tops become dry before the bottoms are golden brown, the griddle isn't hot enough.

Batter

Do not over-mix pancake batter because this overdevelops the gluten, leading to rubbery pancakes. Over-mixing also bursts the batter air bubbles, which are essential for light pancakes.

Cook baking soda pancake batter immediately, as the liquid starts reacting immediately, and if you wait too much time, the batter will go flat.

Stir the batter gently ONLY until moistened. The remaining small lumps will cook out, so don't worry about them.

Take into account that each cook measures differently, so the batter might need slight adjustments. If the batter seems too thick, thin it with a tablespoon at a time or milk or buttermilk or water; if it appears too thin and runny, blend in a tablespoon or so of flour.

Pancake batter that is too runny equals thin, flat pancakes.

Pancake batter that is too thick means it won't spread, leading to thick pancakes with doughy centers.

Pancake batter consistency is important, but sometimes unpredictable, since ingredients, just how long the batter sits, and even weather affect the batter.

Understand that batters made out of wheat flour will thicken because they stand.

Pouring Pancakes

A ladle works for pouring pancake batter, but if you use one, realize that the higher you hold it, the more you risk breaking the air bubbles in the batter. Therefore, hold the ladle close to the surface of the griddle.

You want at the very least an inch of space between cooking pancakes, so remember when you pour the batter that it'll spread.

Spatula Use

Resist the urge to go pancakes as the first side is cooking, as this can break the seal between the pancake and cooking surface, meaning the pancake will not cook as evenly.

Similarly, turn pancakes only one time. The second side never cooks as evenly as the first, and takes no more than half enough time to cook because the first.

A thin, broad spatula slides easily under delicate pancakes and enables you to flip them without mangling them.

Lift only the edge of a pancake with a spatula to see if it's golden brown and prepared to flip.

Flip gently, don't toss your pancakes sky-high if you don't want them stuck on the ceiling or the floor!

After flipping, cook 1-2 minutes more.

NEVER pat pancakes with the spatula.

Leftover Pancakes and Reheating

Freeze leftover pancakes in airtight plastic bags.

Reheat pancakes in a toaster, toaster oven or regular oven at 350 degrees for 5 to ten minutes. If utilizing the oven, first place the pancakes within a layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Reheating pancakes in a microwave is not recommended, as it tends to toughen pancakes.

Pancake Mixes

If you want eating pancakes often, make your own mix to have handy. Simply blend the dry ingredients of your favorite recipe and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Pancake Presentation Tips

Make the pancakes a uniform size and arrange them nicely on a serving platter (kept warm in the oven).

Warm the plates and syrup and butter.

Heat the syrup in a microwave-safe little pitcher for 15-30 seconds.

Serve pancakes with the nicest sides facing up.

Garnish pancakes with a dusting of powdered sugar, cocoa, fresh fruit slices, or nuts.

Warm Honey Syrup

Heat honey to the boiling point and it'll become thin and pourable, a deliciously different pancake syrup.


Creative "Letter" Pancakes

Fill a sealable plastic bag with pancake batter (or use a squeeze bottle), cut a hole in the corner of the bag and squeeze the batter out, writing letters to spell your son or daughter's name or initials.
Note: How big is the hole will determine the size of the pancake letters.

Top Pancakes

Sometimes all you have to to make a good pancake an incredible pancake may be the right topping. Be creative, and you just may uncover the best pancake topping ever.

Move over maple syrup. It's time to try something new!

Below you can find an array of Delicious Pancake Topping Suggestions:

Canned fruit pie fillings
Jam (heat in microwave and stir, this makes a good, pourable consistency.)
Honey
Whipped cream
Chocolate syrup
Caramel
Butterscotch sauce
Peanut butter
Ice cream
Cream cheese (don't forget all of the flavored varieties!)
Cottage cheese
Simply dust with powdered sugar or cocoa. You can even use a straightforward stencil (snowflake, heart, star, etc. . .) for a stunning effect!

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