Pancakes, also known as hotcakes or griddlecakes, are a staple breakfast food enjoyed by people of all ages. The iconic round, flat cakes are made with a simple batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter. While the basic pancake is a culinary canvas for a variety of toppings and fillings, from classic butter and syrup to fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate chips, there are countless ways to elevate this breakfast staple. Whether you prefer your pancakes fluffy and thick or thin and crispy, this article will guide you through the key steps and variations to create the perfect pancake.
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OAT PANCAKES
My daughter brought this recipe home from school one day, and we loved it. Since then, these pancakes have been a regular part of Sunday morning breakfast, served with maple syrup, flavored syrup or applesauce and a big helping of grits. -Linda Hicks, Pinconning, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the eggs, milk, oil and lemon juice; add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OAT PANCAKES
Make these oat pancakes for breakfast or brunch and top with berry compote and a dollop of yogurt. They're tasty, healthy and full of fibre and vitamin C
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Breakfast, Brunch
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the compote, put the orange juice, berries and apple in a small saucepan and gently simmer over a medium heat for 10-12 mins until the berries begin to burst and the apple has softened. Remove from the heat and leave to cool a little. Add a splash of water to loosen, if you like.
- Blitz the oats in a food processor to form a coarse flour consistency, then tip into a mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, cinnamon and orange zest and stir well. Whisk together the oat milk and egg in a jug, then pour into the dry ingredients and combine to create a thick batter.
- Heat a little of the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then pour in 2 tbsp of the batter to make a small pancake. Cook over a medium heat for 2 mins, or until small bubbles start to appear on the surface. Flip the pancake over and cook on the other side for 1 min, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and batter (you should end up with six pancakes). Stack the pancakes on two warm plates, spoon over the compote and top with a dollop of the Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
PANCAKES (OAMC)
This is my favorite breakfast recipe. I make this is huge batches & freeze them. I place in the microwave for 30 sec. & they taste like they just came off of the griddle. These work perfect for the morning before school- I don't have to make a big production & make breakfast & the kids don't have to eat just cereal before school. I make one batch plain, another with either fresh blueberries or chocolate chips! If you don't want to make a huge batch, just cut the recipe in half. Enjoy!
Provided by Kitchencrazy in NC
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 24 pancakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
- Add milk & melted butter.
- In another mixing bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the egg mixture & mix well. (If needed, add milk to get a thinner consistency).
- Heat griddle to high (or 400 degrees). Grease griddle with butter.
- Pour a small amount of batter (about 1/4 cup- I use a measuring cup to pour pancake batter) & spread with bottom of measuring cup to a good size.
- When bubbles appear on top of pancake, flip pancake & cook on other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Top with pat of butter & syrup, and enjoy!
- (Side note- I set my oven to warm & on a cookie sheet I will place a kitchen towel, folded in half on top. When the pancakes are done cooking, I place inside of the kitchen towel in the oven until ready to serve. Also, if you are freezing, wait until pancakes cool & then place in a freezer bag & place in freezer. When you are ready to heat up place a wet paper towel over the pancakes in the microwave & cook for 30 sec to 1 minute in the oven.).
OAT FLOUR PANCAKES
Oat flour is a gluten-free alternative that can easily be made at home. We make ours from old-fashioned rolled oats to create tender, nutty, cinnamon-laced pancakes. To prevent the possibility of a dense, dry or toothsome pancake, we like to keep this batter on the thinner side. This ensures that the pancakes cook up perfectly light and fluffy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 10 to 12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pulse the oats in a food processor until finely ground into a flour-like consistency; you should have about 1 3/4 cups of oat flour. Whisk the oat flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla in a medium bowl until incorporated. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps). Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on top and the bottom is lightly browned, 45 seconds to 1 minute. (If the pancakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low.) Flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side, 45 seconds to 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and syrup.
OAMC IHOP HARVEST GRAIN 'N NUT PANCAKES COPYCAT
This recipe is multiplied from AmyZoe's recipe to provide a large amount of mix (4 quart container). I break this recipe down so that the dry mix can be made ahead. If you want to make up all the pancakes at once and then freeze in batches with waxed paper between, you could do that too. We like to serve it with fruit or butter and syrup or peanut butter and syrup.
Provided by goodandtasty
Categories Breakfast
Time 4h15m
Yield 84 cakes or 7 batches, 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Grind the oats in blender or food processor (we use Magic bullet) until fine, like flour.
- 2. Combine oat flour, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, buttermilk powder, and salt in very large bowl.
- 3. Chop nuts if not done yet, then mix into dry mix.
- 4. If storing, store in well-sealed container. For 2 1/2 cups mix, add 1 1/4 cups water, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 2 eggs.
- 5. To prepare, lightly oil skillet or griddle and preheat to medium heat.
- 6. For batter, add water, milk, oil and eggs. Mix until well-combined. Batter will have lumps.
- 7. Ladle 1/3 cup of batter on hot skillet and cook pancakes for 1 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly brown. I flip pancakes after the edges start to firm and the center starts to bubble for the first side. I don't cook the second side as long as the first.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 747.4, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 12.7, Protein 12.5
Tips for Making the Best Pancakes:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your pancakes.
- Make sure your baking powder is fresh. Old baking powder will not make your pancakes rise properly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your pancakes tough.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, making for more tender pancakes.
- Cook your pancakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Flip your pancakes only once. Flipping them too often will make them tough.
- Serve your pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Making pancakes is a fun and easy way to start your day. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect pancakes every time. So why not give it a try? You and your family will be glad you did.
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