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Authentic American Pancakes Recipe United States of America, North America
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Introduction & history
A stack of fluffy pancakes drizzled with butter and maple syrup is a favorite way to start a day for many Americans, especially on weekends when one has more free time on its hands. Typically, the ingredients needed are just flour, eggs, milk, baking soda, and butter, while some chefs also like to add sugar and vanilla, or exchange milk for buttermilk. The preparation, which takes no more than a few minutes, is incredibly simple, as you just add wet ingredients to dry ones and whisk until you have a thick batter. Portions of the batter are dropped onto a greased and heated skillet into disks that are 4-inches (10 cm) wide. Once bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, it is carefully flipped and cooked for another minute or two, then transferred onto a plate. The basic recipe can be enriched by incorporating additional ingredients like blueberries and chocolate. And although usually sweet, these pancakes can also be made savory depending on the ingredients added to the batter, ... Read more
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Cooking tips
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method
Typically, to make the pancake batter you would need to add wet ingredients to the dry ones and not the other way around as that way you will end up with flat pancakes. Also, do not strive to achieve a homogenous batter for the same reason. A lumpy batter is perfectly fine. One other trick chefs use to make their pancakes fluffier is to separately whisk egg whites and then add fold them into the batter.... Read more -
additional ingredients
The best way to add any additional ingredient such as blueberries or chocolate chips is to sprinkle them over the pancakes immediately after you've placed them in the pan. Also, you may experiment by combining plain flour with oatmeal or cornmeal. -
serving
American pancakes are always served stacked, ideally no more than four pancakes per serving. Traditionally, they are drizzled with butter and maple syrup, but options are limitless, use any topping you prefer, whether sweet or savory. In any case, pancakes are typically paired with a cup of coffee.
Recipe variations
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Ready in 50minThe following recipe is for buttermilk pancakes that are much lighter and fluffier than regular pancakes. Egg whites are whisked separately and incorporated into the yolk mixture, making for an airier batter. Alternatively, you can replace sour cream with an equal amount of buttermilk.
Buttermilk Pancakes
PREP 30min
COOK 20min
READY IN 50min
The following recipe is for buttermilk pancakes that are much lighter and fluffier than regular pancakes. Egg whites are whisked separately and incorporated into the yolk mixture, making for an airier batter. Alternatively, you can replace sour cream with an equal amount of buttermilk.
Ingredients
Buttermilk Pancakes
DRY INGREDIENTS:
10 oz (280g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp sugar
WET INGREDIENTS:
2 large eggs, separated
1 ½ cups (about 12 oz) (340g) buttermilk
1 cup (about 8 oz) (225g) sour cream
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
warm maple syrup
Preparation
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Step 1/6
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined then set aside.
Step 2/6
In a separate, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk the yolks with buttermilk and sour cream, then slowly pour in the melted butter while continuously whisking. Fold in the egg whites, taking care that you do not lose too much air.
Step 3/6
Pour the egg mixture over the dry mixture and fold gently. However, do not strive to achieve a homogenous batter, but mix just so that it comes together. A few lumps here and there are perfectly fine.
Step 4/6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat then lightly coat the bottom using a paper towel with either butter or oil.
Step 5/6
Using a measuring cup (1/4-cup one), place four pancakes in a skillet to cook. Once the bubbles have surfaced, flip the pancakes carefully and cook for two minutes on the other side.
Step 6/6
Transfer onto a plate, and keep warm until you’re finished with the rest of the batter. A serving consists of a stack of four pancakes topped with butter and warm maple syrup.
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