Name: What Is The Secret To Good Pancakes?
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Pancakes Without Eggs; Banana Okara Pancakes; Buttermilk Pancakes; Maple Cinnamon Pancakes; Rice Flour Pancakes; Gluten Free American Pancakes; French Crepes; Russian Blinis; Japanese Okonomiyaki; Chinese Scallion Pancakes; Korean Bindae-tteok (Mung Bean Pancakes); Moong Dal Chilla (Indian); Indian Dosa; American Pancakes

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If you have trouble making the perfect pancake, have you asked yourself what is the secret to good pancakes?

Keep reading for our 13 tips and tricks for making the best pancakes ever!

Pancakes with strawberries and cream on top.

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Cooking Tips For Making Light and Fluffy Pancakes
Cooking Techniques for Making Light and Fluffy Pancakes:
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Pancakes are a classic comfort food that many people love, but they don't always turn out light and fluffy.

With these tips and tricks you will soon be improving your pancake game and on your way to making delicious, fluffy pancakes.

Cooking Tips For Making Light and Fluffy Pancakes

1. Use the Right Equipment

Using a good non-stick pan or griddle is essential for making the perfect pancake.

A non-stick pan or griddle will stop the pancakes from sticking and make flipping them easier.

Also, make sure to preheat the pan before pouring the batter will prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

2. Use the Right Amount of Batter

Use a measuring cup to scoop out the batter this will ensure that the pancakes are the same size and that they cook evenly. Use about ¼ - ⅓ cup of batter for each pancake.

3. Don't Overmix the Batter

Avoid over-mixing the batter because this can make them tough and dense.

Mix the batter until the dry ingredients only just combine with the wet.

And don't mix the batter until smooth because it is okay to have a few lumpy bits in it.

4. Use Low to Medium Heat

Cook the pancakes over low/medium heat to ensure they are cooked and lightly golden in color.

If the heat is too high, they will burn and be undercooked.

5. Flip the Pancakes Once

Flip the pancakes only once when bubbles appear on the top of the pancakes and the edges start to dry out.

6. Serve Immediately

Pancakes should be served hot and immediately after cooking. This is because the steam inside them keeps them light and moist.

7. Add Toppings

Top the pancakes with butter, maple syrup, fruit, or any other topping of your choice to make them even more delicious.

Cooking Techniques for Making Light and Fluffy Pancakes:

1. Use Buttermilk

Buttermilk is slightly acidic and activates the baking powder or baking soda in the batter, which makes them light and fluffier in texture.

If you don't have buttermilk you can use one of these buttermilk alternatives.

2. Let the Batter Rest

Letting the pancake batter rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking allows the baking powder or baking soda activates, creating air pockets that help the pancakes rise and become light and fluffy.

3. Use the Right Amount of Leavening Agents

Follow the recipe carefully and use measuring spoons to ensure accuracy when using leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda.

If you add too much leavening to pancakes, they will rise too quickly, and although they will be light and fluffy they will have a coarse and crumbly texture.

If you don't add enough leavening, the pancakes will be dense and flat.

Making Your Pancakes Extra Special

Now that you know the answer to What is the secret to good pancakes, take them from ordinary to extraordinary by:

1. Mix in Unexpected Ingredients

Add unexpected ingredients like pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a fall twist, or ricotta and lemon zest for a burst of freshness like these lemon ricotta pancakes.

2. Experiment with Different Flours

Incorporate different flours like buckwheat as in these little Dutch pancakes or use rice flour to make these rice flour pancakes for a unique taste and added nutrition.