American pancakes...

so I tried making american pancakes for the first time ever yesterday, this is the recipe I followed:
American pancakes
250g/9oz plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
3 tbsp sugar
250ml/9fl oz milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
50g/2oz unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
For the maple butter syrup
80ml/3fl oz maple syrup
25g/1oz unsalted butter



How do a proper american pancake taste and feel like? Are they supposed to be rather "bready"?
For people have eaten "real"(:p) pancakes (like crepes), they're not supposed to be like a thicker version of those are they?

I see all these pictures and there's like 3+ pancakes on top of each other and I can't help but to wonder if I've done something wrong because there's no way a human can eat more than 3 of those at the same time, just 2 made me completely full.


So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? The ones I ate didn't feel very special at all, in fact I probably never want to eat it again, biggest culinary disappointment ever experience seeing how they look so yummy... I can't help but to feel like I must've done something wrong.

So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? xWoW_Rougex

No offense, but amerrican food is just bland/boring. If youre really interested in making them, why dont you look for a recepie?

If they are more than 1/3 of an inch thick then you didn't put in enough liquid. You can't follow the recipe verbatum, you have to adapt. You also should use buttermilk instead of normal milk. Just get another recipe if this one was bad.

if its edible..you did it right

Assuming you mean scotch pancakes, they're supposed to be much smaller than proper pancakes, so maybe that was your problem? Having said that, I've tried making them a few times too and, although they were delicious, I couldn't eat many either. I think it probably comes down to the amount of baking powder involved. Maybe you should try with half the recommended amount.

I've done American pancakes before and i don't think my recipe looked anything like that...

I think this is the recipe i used:

135g flour

1tsp baking powder

2tbsp sugar

130ml milk

1 egg

2tbsp oil (you can use butter but really as long as it's fat it dosn't matter... though olive oil may taste weird)

Then just served with straight maple syrup

Well yeah, no one eats stacks of pancakes like this:

unless you're a total glutton. :P That's more of a pop culture image than actual reality.

If you made them right, they should have a soft cake-like (thus the pancake) texture and should be eaten with butter and/or syrup for maximum enjoyment.

Assuming you mean scotch pancakes, they're supposed to be much smaller than proper pancakes, so maybe that was your problem? jimmyjammer69

there is something fishy about your recipe.

i think you need all purpose flour as opposed to what that calls for.

if you just put plain flower in there they won't rise and get all bubbly and fluffy.

there is something fishy about your recipe.

i think you need all purpose flour as opposed to what that calls for.

if you just put plain flower in there they won't rise and get all bubbly and fluffy.

Riverwolf007

I see all these pictures and there's like 3+ pancakes on top of each other and I can't help but to wonder if I've done something wrong because there's no way a human can eat more than 3 of those at the same time, just 2 made me completely full.
xWoW_Rougex

Considering that's a recipe for four people I'm not surprised.

[QUOTE="jimmyjammer69"]Assuming you mean scotch pancakes, they're supposed to be much smaller than proper pancakes, so maybe that was your problem? markop2003

[QUOTE="markop2003"][QUOTE="jimmyjammer69"]Assuming you mean scotch pancakes, they're supposed to be much smaller than proper pancakes, so maybe that was your problem? jimmyjammer69

Afaik a crepe batter has more eggs.

Thats all I know.

When I make pancakes they come out dense but they arent hard, they're soft.

My recipe is:

1 cup self-raising flour (or plain just add a couple tea spoons of baking powder)

1 egg

3/4 of a cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 tea spoon salt

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 tea spoon vanilla

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/inb4 xaos and his posh recipe.

I've done American pancakes before and i don't think my recipe looked anything like that...

I think this is the recipe i used:

135g flour

1tsp baking powder

2tbsp sugar

130ml milk

1 egg

2tbsp oil (you can use butter but really as long as it's fat it dosn't matter... though olive oil may taste weird)

Then just served with straight maple syrup

American pancakes are not just thicker but i wouldn't call them bready.

markop2003

If they are more than 1/3 of an inch thick then you didn't put in enough liquid. You can't follow the recipe verbatum, you have to adapt. You also should use buttermilk instead of normal milk. Just get another recipe if this one was bad.

Tokugawa77

1/3 inch? Isn't that pretty thin, the pictures look much bigger. After measuring a half eaten one though, it's about 1 cm which is 0.39 inches so I suppose it's about the size of 1/3 after all! Seems buttermilk isn't available in normal stores where I live but I heard you can use normalmilk + vinegar as a substitute.



I dunno guys, instead of trying a new recipe i might just try out buying one of those ready pancake mixes, just to see if they are similar or something! :/

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

there is something fishy about your recipe.

i think you need all purpose flour as opposed to what that calls for.

if you just put plain flower in there they won't rise and get all bubbly and fluffy.

markop2003

my fav pancake recipe is the "advanced" one on the bisquick box where you add extra things that make them rise better.

it's like baking powder and lime juice or something along those lines.

it makes the batter sorta fizzy and adds some additional sweetner.

if you guys have never tried the "advanced" bisquick recipe you should because it always makes great pancakes.

1/3 inch? Isn't that pretty thin, the pictures look much bigger. After measuring a half eaten one though, it's about 1 cm which is 0.39 inches so I suppose it's about the size of 1/3 after all! Seems buttermilk isn't available in normal stores where I live but I heard you can use normalmilk + vinegar as a substitute.

I dunno guys, instead of trying a new recipe i might just try out buying one of those ready pancake mixes, just to see if they are similar or something! :/

xWoW_Rougex

Don't get one of those ready-mixes, making it yourself is going to taste much better.

[QUOTE="xWoW_Rougex"]So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? Skittles_McGee

[QUOTE="xWoW_Rougex"]So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? Skittles_McGee

Well to be fair, the recipe you named is pretty similar, it's almost the same but mine is like twice the amount, except for the melted butter which isn't in your recipe!

xWoW_Rougex

Yes but that recipe is for 2

Thank you. You just reminded me I have pancake mix. I'm so making pancakes in a bit.

Thank you. You just reminded me I have pancake mix. I'm so making pancakes in a bit.

Wasdie

just man up and throw down on pancake mix like bisquick or something. and throw in some blueberrys. top with some butter, and throw down on that syrup.

Is there a "recipe" for pancakes? Everyone does them differently. Personally, when I make them, the syrup sits on top, doesnt really soak in. Thatsthe wayI like them

They're not supposed to be heavy. They're supposed to slightly spongy and sweet. If they sink to the bottom of your stomach, you're doing them wrong. JustPlainLucas

Go to IHOP if you can. I didn't really like pancakes until I tried theirs. If you make them from scratch it's a little tricky especially if you never had them before.

[QUOTE="xWoW_Rougex"]So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? Skittles_McGee

pancake mix,water,mix,pan

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

Thank you. You just reminded me I have pancake mix. I'm so making pancakes in a bit.

ThePlothole

thats like saying taking the car instead of a horse is the easy way out..we use a premix all the time and it tastes incredible..Ive have homemade pancakes throughout my whole life..Im talking Grandmas and MOMS pancakes..AND the pre made mix is just as good..EVEN better if you make the mix thick..its awesome...running out to walmart for BIG BOX of MIX..:)

No offense, but amerrican food is just bland/boring. If youre really interested in making them, why dont you look for a recepie?

Hakarie

[QUOTE="ThePlothole"][QUOTE="Wasdie"]

Thank you. You just reminded me I have pancake mix. I'm so making pancakes in a bit.

VanDammFan

thats like saying taking the car instead of a horse is the easy way out..we use a premix all the time and it tastes incredible..Ive have homemade pancakes throughout my whole life..Im talking Grandmas and MOMS pancakes..AND the pre made mix is just as good..EVEN better if you make the mix thick..its awesome...running out to walmart for BIG BOX of MIX..:)

1 cup all purpose floor, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup fresh buttermilk, 4 tbsp milk, 1 egg, 4 tbsp melted butter

Try this recipe, I've done this a couple times with pancakes, they come out fantastic. I add honey and brown sugar to my pancakes, for added awesomeness. :) Thats optional though.

They taste horrible.

They taste horrible.

LieutenantFeist

you are in the minority..

They taste horrible.

LieutenantFeist

"American" pancakes are supposed to be light and fluffy and a bit bready. Theyre not supposed to be like biscuits/scones at all. The name fits them fine; theyre cakes you make in a pan/griddle.

And yeah, theyre pretty damn filling. Youre shouldnt be able to eat more than three or so.

Crepes, on the other hand, I can eat a million of those lol. Though theyre generally supposed to be filled with stuff

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"][QUOTE="xWoW_Rougex"]So yeah, how are american pancakes really supposed to be? Tylendal

agreed

anyway, here is the recipe I use (forgot the measurements, I usually eyeball it)

Dry Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
a pinch of salt

Wet Indredients

1 cup milk
4 eggs
2 Tbsp melted butter

Directions

Mix flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl

Separate eggs (the yolks from the whites). Whisk yolks with milk and melted butter, set aside. Whisk sugar and egg whites together vigorously until they form a soft-peak meringue.

Stir flour mix into yolk-milk mix until fully incorporated; do not overstir, as it will release the gluten in the flour, leading to a tough pancake.

Gently folk themeringue into the batter in three stages until a nice, fluffy batter is formed. Don't worry if you see streaks of meringue; it is better to leave it be than to overmix and lose all the air.

Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat and add some oil and a bit of butter, then cook pancakes as you would normaly.

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Like I said, got not sure about the measurements, but I can guarantee you these are the fluffiest damn pancakes you will ever eat. The meringue step is a bit of an extra hassle, but so worth it

I use for all my pancake and waffle needs. I add a bit more milk to make the batter a bit thinner so I don't have such thick pancakes. It's the same way my Ma made pancakes for us when we were kids (and I could eat almost a whole batch myself at that time).