Pancakes from beginner to pro

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1For the classic method, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2Add melted butter and an egg to the dry ingredients.
  3. 3Drizzle in milk and whisk until smooth but still thick.
  4. 4Fry the classic pancake batter for 3 minutes on each side.
  5. 5Stack the classic pancakes and top with maple syrup.
  6. 6For the buttermilk pancakes, combine dry ingredients as before.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, vanilla, egg, and butter.
  8. 8Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients without overworking the batter.
  9. 9Spoon the buttermilk batter into the pan, fry, flip, and stack the same as before.
  10. 10For the Japanese souffle pancake, sieve flour and cornstarch into a bowl.
  11. 11Whisk egg yolks, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  12. 12Whisk the egg whites with sugar until they form stiff peaks.
  13. 13Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture for a light and airy batter.
  14. 14Start cooking the souffle pancakes on a very low heat.
  15. 15Build up tall mounds with spoonfuls of batter.
  16. 16Add a touch of water to the pan to keep them moist and cook with a lid on for 5 minutes.
  17. 17Flip the souffle pancakes, add more water, and cover for another 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 55 g sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 425 ml whole milk
  • 25 g butter, melted
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 240 g plain flour
  • 530 ml buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 35 g sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 60 g cake flour
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • 50 g sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder

Equipment

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