To make good pancakes, you have to make a good pancake batter: that’s the secret. Whether at an event or simply for the pleasure of tasting them, sweet or savory pancakes are always welcome on our plate. Here’s how to do them well.
Who can resist good tasty pancakes? Long-awaited to celebrate Candlemas, discover these techniques to make the pancake batter better.
What are the 10 steps to follow to make good fluffy pancakes?
Pancakes – Source: spm
Even though the ingredients for making pancakes are quite basic, pancake batter is not that easy to make. Especially when making the first crepe which is rarely a success. The recipe can lead to certain difficulties, especially if the batter has lumps or if the pancakes are not soft enough. So as not to be mistaken, follow the guide to know all the stages of preparation of this delicacy.
The choice of ingredients is essential to make your pancakes
Ingredients to form pancake batter – Source: spm
The ingredients you will choose to make your pancake batter are very important. There are many recipes where there is no milk but the latter is essential for making a good dough and thehe amounts you use will also have an impact on its texture. To have well-balanced, light pancakes, you can follow this basic recipe.
- 60 cl almond or coconut milk
- 3 eggs
- 125g flour
- 125 g of corn flower (Maizena)
- 25 g vegetable butter
- 3 tablespoons of fructose (if your pancakes are salty)
By mixing the flour with the cornstarch, you will obtain a paste without lumps.
Sift the flour to make your pancakes
To make your pancake batter without difficulty, you can sift the flour mixture and cornstarch so that it is lighter and can be mixed more easily with the rest of the ingredients.
Mixing ingredients to make pancakes – Source: spm
Flavor your pancake batter
To have delicious and light pancakes, you can flavor your pancake batter. To do this, add vanilla sugar, amber rum or even orange blossom which will bring a little more flavor to your recipe.
Get a lump-free pancake batter
To avoid lumps, use lukewarm milk to make your pancakes. This will help the flour mix more easily and prevent lumps.
Let your pancake batter rest
If you are using room temperature ingredients, you will only need 15 minutes to let the dough rest. This will allow it to thicken and spread better in the pan.
Lightly oil your pan to make your pancakes
To make beautiful pancakes, nothing better than a frying pan that does not stick. Keep a small bowl of oil near your cooking point with a sheet of paper towel to oil your pan when necessary.
Heat your pan well for the first crepe
The first pancake is often the one that is missed due to the pan not being hot enough. Regardless of the cooking method used, wait until the heat is evenly distributed on the pan before pour your first ladle of pancake batter.
Use aluminum foil to keep your pancakes fluffy
When your pancakes are cooked, prepare a large plate to arrange them and cover them with a sheet of aluminum foil to keep them soft and warm.
The essential equipment to make good pancakes
To make your pancakes, you must have a whisk, a ladle, a sturdy spatula and a non-stick pan.
Store your pancakes well
To store them, use cling film and place them in a cool place. Then put them in the microwave for 15 seconds before tasting them, they will be very soft.
You now know all the tips for making fluffy and light pancakes. You will be ready for Candlemas!
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