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How to Make Perfect Pancakes: Experienced Chefs Name 7 Basic Tricks
16.01.2023 09:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 11:16
Not every housewife can make beautiful pancakes, like in the illustrations in the cookbook.
In addition, sometimes there are problems with taste and the cooking process.
Incorrect technique causes pancakes to tear and stick to the pan.
If you master the seven basic secrets, the dish will always turn out high-quality.
What are the subtleties of making pancakes?
Proper sifting of flour
Any experienced cook will tell you that sifting flour should not be skipped, because it allows the product to be saturated with oxygen. However, it is worth doing this process correctly.
To do this, you need to immediately add baking powder (or soda) and a pinch of salt to the flour.
Temperature of products
This moment in the preparation of pancakes is fundamental and basic. All components that are stored in the refrigerator should first lie in the kitchen.
Once they have reached room temperature, you can start working with the dough.
Proper mixing
It is necessary to combine the components with a liquid texture first and only at the very end add flour. This will allow you to evaluate the quality of the dough texture.
Remember that the consistency should resemble low-fat sour cream.
Secret Ingredients for Elasticity
If you don't want the pancakes to tear during frying, you should work out the elasticity issue in advance. As a rule, you need to add either a spoonful of mayonnaise or the same amount of refined vegetable oil to the dough.
Don't cook right away
Some housewives are in too much of a hurry and start cooking immediately after working with the dough. However, experienced cooks recommend waiting at least ten minutes before frying.
Buy good cookware
An experienced housewife has a separate frying pan for pancakes, which meets all quality requirements. The best option is cast iron.
However, you can also consider the option of using a regular frying pan with a non-stick coating.
Device for working with oil
Applying oil to the pan is extremely important. It is extremely difficult to add the required amount in the usual way. Therefore, it is worth buying a special pastry brush.
This will make it easy to apply an even layer of oil.
