Friday, March 20, 2009

How to Make Pancakes Fluffy

By Sander Kay

What comes to mind when you hear the word pancake? You probably picture a golden brown color and feel the taste of fluffy texture in your mouth. Pancakes are all about golden brown, fluffy delicious flavor.

Have you every made pancakes before? Did you try to make them fluffy like they are supposed to be, but they just didn't work out that way? Making fluffy pancakes is actually almost a science, if you choose to look at it that way.

Flat pancakes are caused by any number of simple or drastic mistakes. Most of these mistakes happen so easily, you don't even realize you are making them, or you don't even know they are mistakes.

The most basic cause of flat pancakes can be made by anyone as a careless mistake, but should be the first cause to look into. It's pretty easy to catch if you know a little about baking. It could be because you forgot to add the baking powder or soda.

In every pancake recipe you find, you will see listed either baking powder or soda. As small the amount added is, you can't forget it because it is very important. This ingredient is what makes the pancakes rise and adds to the fluffiness.

Another cause of flat pancakes that many people can miss is the actual mixing of the batter. If you mix it too much or beat it, the pancakes will become tough and dense when they are actually made.

As you mix pancake batter, be gentle. Don't use an electric mixer or beat it vigorously. Use a wooden spoon and gently stir it until it is combined. This will ensure that your pancakes do not become tough.

You can make fluffy pancakes as long as you know what you are doing and you are careful. Don't just throw everything together, pay attention to what you are doing and they should come out great.

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