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What is the best way to make pancakes?
I haven’t made pancakes at home in quite a few years. When I used to make them, I followed the instructions from the box which includes the eggs, milk, and different portions of the pancake mix depending on how many people you were cooking for.
Today though, my wife buys the pancake mix where all you need to do is add water and they seem to taste just as good. So I would like to know which method would you prefer the traditional or the instant mix?
Today though, my wife buys the pancake mix where all you need to do is add water and they seem to taste just as good. So I would like to know which method would you prefer the traditional or the instant mix?
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I've never made my own pancakes other than through a boxed mix, but enjoy homemade pancakes much better. I found a recipe from Alton Brown of the Food Network that doesn't look too complex to prepare. The recipe serves twelve people. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.
Use the mix within 3 months.
"INSTANT" PANCAKES:
2 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired
Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.
Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)
Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Ingredients:
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.
Use the mix within 3 months.
"INSTANT" PANCAKES:
2 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired
Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.
Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)
Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.
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We love American pancakes in our home, just like the ones in your picture. The way I make mine is quite simple. If you like fruit pancakes, just add half a cup of preferred dried fruit into the mix.
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 packet of baking powder
3/4 1lb bag of flour
1/2 litre of skimmed milk
pinch of salt or sugar to taste
Method;
Simply mix the eggs with the baking powder first. Once mixed pour in the flour and the rest of the ingredients and mix vigorously together for a couple of minutes until there are no lumps in the mixture.
Warm up a non-stick frying pan. When the frying pan is hot enough, get a soup ladle and fill it half way with the pancake mixture and pour into the center of the frying pan. There is no need to use oil or butter when cooking pancakes. Then using flat based spatula, flip the pancake over as soon as it can be picked up after 30 seconds or so. The pancake will go golden very quickly.
This recipe serves 6 to 8 people.
An extra topping tip: add either fresh lemon and sugar, golden syrup or maple syrup to taste.
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 packet of baking powder
3/4 1lb bag of flour
1/2 litre of skimmed milk
pinch of salt or sugar to taste
Method;
Simply mix the eggs with the baking powder first. Once mixed pour in the flour and the rest of the ingredients and mix vigorously together for a couple of minutes until there are no lumps in the mixture.
Warm up a non-stick frying pan. When the frying pan is hot enough, get a soup ladle and fill it half way with the pancake mixture and pour into the center of the frying pan. There is no need to use oil or butter when cooking pancakes. Then using flat based spatula, flip the pancake over as soon as it can be picked up after 30 seconds or so. The pancake will go golden very quickly.
This recipe serves 6 to 8 people.
An extra topping tip: add either fresh lemon and sugar, golden syrup or maple syrup to taste.
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Well first off if you think they taste good then they taste good at least to you so who cares...
That said I have used Alton Browns recipe for "Instant Pancakes" and they beat box pancakes hands down in my opinion. Here is the link to the page... http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/instant-pancake-mix-recipe/index.html
I don't like copying other sites info in here so you'll just have to check out the link. But I've tried many recipes and also many boxes(Bisquick, Krustable, Store brands...) and these just taste better. They also cook up a bit fluffier and hold more syrup. You may need to adjust the thickness just a bit. I find here in WV hills I need to add a tablespoon or so of just plain milk to thin them just so slightly.
Although my little girls like syrup on them I actually eat mine with Strawberry preserves.
Good Luck!
That said I have used Alton Browns recipe for "Instant Pancakes" and they beat box pancakes hands down in my opinion. Here is the link to the page... http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/instant-pancake-mix-recipe/index.html
I don't like copying other sites info in here so you'll just have to check out the link. But I've tried many recipes and also many boxes(Bisquick, Krustable, Store brands...) and these just taste better. They also cook up a bit fluffier and hold more syrup. You may need to adjust the thickness just a bit. I find here in WV hills I need to add a tablespoon or so of just plain milk to thin them just so slightly.
Although my little girls like syrup on them I actually eat mine with Strawberry preserves.
Good Luck!
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TV and Trial and Error.
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This is one great recipe for pancakes that worth giving a try.
You are going to need these ingredients:
2 c milk
2 c flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoon shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
splash of apple cider vinegar, or vanilla
How to prepare:
1. Thoroughly beat the eggs.
2. Pour in the milk.
3. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and shortening. Add in the dry mixture with milk and egg mixture.
4. For a buttermilk flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
5. Pour this batter into the preheated waffle maker or on hot skillet.
6. When you noticed that most of the bubbles have popped pancake is ready to flip. Serve this with warm maple syrup. Or you can place Cool Whip to make a Belgium waffle or splash of vanilla or almond extract for a change from the ordinary buttermilk flavor.
You are going to need these ingredients:
2 c milk
2 c flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoon shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
splash of apple cider vinegar, or vanilla
How to prepare:
1. Thoroughly beat the eggs.
2. Pour in the milk.
3. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and shortening. Add in the dry mixture with milk and egg mixture.
4. For a buttermilk flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
5. Pour this batter into the preheated waffle maker or on hot skillet.
6. When you noticed that most of the bubbles have popped pancake is ready to flip. Serve this with warm maple syrup. Or you can place Cool Whip to make a Belgium waffle or splash of vanilla or almond extract for a change from the ordinary buttermilk flavor.
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