The best way to start the morning is with a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes.Most people think pancakes are too much work to serve as a quick breakfast, but they don't have to be.You can make a bunch of flapjacks in fifteen minutes by mixing up a simple batter, cooking several pancakes to perfection, and keeping the necessary ingredients on hand.
Step 1: Take out the dry ingredients.
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl.Once the dry ingredients are evenly distributed, stir them together.To make mixing in the other ingredients easier, use the bottom of a spoon or ladle to press a small well into the center of the dry mix.Baking powder will produce fluffier pancakes that rise better during the cooking process.
Step 2: Milk and an egg can be added.
You made the well with dry ingredients.34 cup of milk can be poured into the well.The egg and milk should be put into the dry ingredients.For a thicker batter, use less milk.Slowly add the milk.You can always add another ounce if the batter is thicker than you like.Adding more flour will throw the recipe off if you use too much.Some people like to add oil to the batter.The ingredients can hold together better once mixed.
Step 3: The batter should be thick.
When it becomes a batter, whisk the ingredients together vigorously.Break up as much of the flour and baking powder as you can.When the batter is done, it should be smooth and creamy.Don't over mix your batter.The pancakes can be rubbery after they are cooked.
Step 4: The batter should rest for a few minutes.
Give the batter time to rest after a timer is set.As it sits, it will continue to set up.If you want to eliminate air bubbles, stir the batter occasionally.You can begin preparing your cooking surface while you let the batter rest.Resting the batter gives the time to relax after whisking them together so that the pancake will turn out light and fluffy.Adding other ingredients to your pancake batter is a good idea at this time of year.
Step 5: It's time for a large skillet or griddle.
To cook your pancakes, find a surface.Choose a skillet that is large enough to cook several pancakes at the same time.Put the skillet on the stove top and have the batter and other ingredients close by.If the cooking surface is not large, you will either have to make smaller pancakes or cook fewer at a time.Don't use saute-style pans with sloped edges.The shape of the pancake can be messed up by these.
Step 6: The stove should be turned to a medium heat.
The skillet or griddle needs to be warmed up.The cooking surface needs to be brought to the right temperature.It can take a long time to cook pancakes if they are not hot enough, and the batter can burn if it is too hot.After your first round of pancakes are done, it is a good idea to turn the cooking surface down a bit.
Step 7: The oil or butter should be in the skillet.
If you want to use butter or a combination of the two, pour 2 to 3 ounces of oil into the skillet.Make sure to coat the entire cooking surface if you let the butter melt in the skillet.Wait until the butter or oil starts to cook before adding the pancake batter.Canola or vegetable oil will lubricate the skillet and cook the pancakes evenly without changing their flavor.If you cook with butter, you can give the pancakes a denser, crispier outer texture.Remove the pan and add new butter to keep it from burning.
Step 8: The batter has small circles.
The pancake batter can be poured onto the cooking surface with a deep ladle.Each pancake should be 3-4 inches in diameter.You can cook up to 4 pancakes at a time on a large cooking surface.The pancakes don't stick together if the edges of the batter are separated.Keep the pancakes small.It will be difficult to flip pancakes that are too big.Don't use too much batter for a single pancake, the outside will get done while the inside is still goopy.
Step 9: The pancakes will start to bubble.
Depending on the size of the pancakes, they will need to cook for 30 seconds on each side.When bubbles form in the batter on the pancake, it's time to turn them over.The edges should be brown and solidify before flipping them.The first side of the pancake is done and the heat is trying to escape through the other side.Put your spatula under each pancake to make sure they don't stick to the skillet.
Step 10: Continue cooking on the other side after flipping the pancakes.
Cook each pancake with a spatula.For another 30 seconds, let the pancakes cook on the other side.After you flip them, they won't take long to get done.Keep an eye on the underside of the pancakes to make sure they don't burn.The pancakes should be flipped over in one fluid motion.Lift one edge and look at the bottom to see how far they have come.
Step 11: When they are golden brown, remove the pancakes from the heat.
When both sides are golden brown, take them out of the skillet and give them to your hungry eaters.You can use whatever batter you have left over.If necessary, add more butter or oil to the skillet.The outside of the pancakes are more likely to burn.Some people like their pancakes a little undercooked.Cook the pancakes until you like them.
Step 12: You can serve with your favorites.
You can top your pancakes with a square of butter or maple syrup.You can add whipped cream, fresh fruit, nuts, jam, chocolate chips or even crushed candy pieces.Even the pickiest eater can enjoy pancakes, a fun, easy morning treat.If you want your pancakes to have a delicious theme, pair classic fruit combinations like strawberry and banana, or make their flavor profiles more complex with ingredients like cinnamon, coconut or lemon zest.There are no rules.Anything can go on a hot stack of pancakes.