Your pancake problems are solved – from thick batter to burnt pancakes, our expert is here to save the day…
Wondering how to stop your pancake from sticking to the pan? Not sure which flour to use to make the best pancakes? Were here to help.
Pancakes are a rather simple treat to make. You only truly need three ingredients when following a classic pancake recipe meaning they should be rather straightforward to make. However, according to Too Good to Go around 17.5 million pancakes are wasted on average each year on Pancake Day.
Jamie Crummie, co-founder of Too Good To Go, adds: “Pancake Day is one of the most popular dates in the calendar that involves food and our data shows just how many of us Brits serve up a pancake or two to mark the occasion. It is interesting to see that a day historically dedicated to eating up ingredients so that they don’t go to waste, is now actually contributing to our food waste problem. With over 17 million pancakes potentially going to waste…”
In order to help reduce waste and really make the most out of pancake batter and readymade pancakes, weve rounded up some of the most commonly asked questions and answered each and every one with a top tip from our expert Food Editor, Amanda James to avoid pancake disaster.
Flour: This homemade pancake recipe starts with all-purpose flour. Baking powder: Baking powder, a leavener, is the secret to fluffy pancakes. Sugar: Just a tablespoon of white sugar is all you’ll need for subtly sweet pancakes.
What do I do if my pancakes aren’t cooking?
There’s nothing worse than that horrible wobble in the middle of the pancake that just won’t cook, but there is a simple way to avoid this happening.
Add less batter to the pan. Pour in half a ladle full of mixture and immediately turn it around in the pan so the pancake lies flat – there should be no pools of the mixture in the middle. Keep turning until the mixture is all used. Start with small amounts of the mixture until you are confident about how much you need to make a large pancake.
Food Editor Amanda James says; “If you find your pancakes are not cooking, make sure you reduce the amount of batter you use next time so you get a more evenly cooked pancake, and ensure the heat isn’t too high so you get an even cook all over. If the heat is too high it will simply char the outside and not cook the middle meaning you get burnt pancakes that are raw in the middle.”
What is the best flour for pancakes?
The most popular choice of flour for pancakes is plain flour or all-purpose flour. Of course, it does depend on the recipe youre following, however. If youre making Scotch pancakes, youre likely to need self-raising flour, buckwheat flour for buckwheat pancakes, and gluten-free flour for the gluten-free version.
Food Editor, Amanda James says; “The best all-round flour to use would be plain flour. Plain flour will make sure your pancakes are light and airy without being too fluffy, it is great for making thin pancakes like crêpes. If you are after fluffy American-style pancakes then I would add a teaspoon of baking powder which will help get a rise to the pancakes.”
“When making your pancakes I would always whisk both the dry and wet ingredients separately to make sure everything is combined, then for best results slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients to get an evenly incorporated mixture with no lumps. Whisking your flour separately first not only incorporates air but also creates an evenly distributed flour mixture and ensures you have no lumps in the flour before incorporating the wet ingredients. You can of course always sieve the flour first which will also ensure no lumps but for saving time whisking in a bowl is quicker.”
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FAQ
What kind of flour do you use for pancakes?
Is plain flour or self-raising flour better for pancakes?
What is pancake flour called?
What flour substitute is best for pancakes?
What can be used instead of white flour?
Instead of white flour, you can use whole wheat flour, add oats to the flour, or add seeds. You have to take into account that some recipes need white flour.
What is pancake flour?
Pancake flour is a type of flour that is used to make pancakes. It is made from soft wheat, which is a type of wheat that is low in gluten. This makes it ideal for making pancakes, as it allows the pancakes to be fluffy and light. However, it is not ideal for making bread or other baked goods, as it will not produce a strong enough structure.
Which flour makes pancakes fluffier?
A flour with a higher protein content, such as all-purpose flour or bread flour, will typically result in fluffier pancakes. Gluten development: Gluten is a protein found in wheat flour that forms when water is added to the flour. The gluten helps to hold the pancake together and contributes to its fluffiness.