After years of less than perfect results, testing new methods and having to put up with varying results, I have finally mastered making the perfect pancake. It only took seven years for this to happen. In my journey to making the perfect pancake, I have made; floppy pancakes, mushy pancakes, burnt pancakes all of which were eaten to prevent having to throw it out. We have all been very patient waiting for the day we make the perfect
We have all been very patient waiting for the day we make the perfect pancake.
We have bought pans specifically for pancake making, which did not work. We’ve used gas cook tops, electric cook tops, griddles and at one point I even considered buying pre-made pancakes that we could reheat in a toaster.
I considered this not to be true pancakes so didn’t go down that path.
Also tried different heat settings and nothing seemed to work. I have used a lot of oil, this only made eating the pancake similar to drinking oil, I have used a little oil, and this made the pancake stick to the pan and get burnt.
There was a day I made one great pancake which I was very proud of, but was unable to replicate it again.
So how did I end up being able to make the perfect pancake time and time again?
We bought a non-stick pan that took longer than our other pans to heat up, I made the pancake mix myself, switched to an induction cook up, and I did not give up.
Not sure if it’s the combination of all these things or if it is a single one of these things that has given the desired result.
Regardless of what the reason is, I am happy I can now make pancakes that look like pancakes rather than mashed pancakes.
The next step on my journey to make the perfect pancake would be to use a different pan on a gas cook top. Would the result be the same? I do not know. I am willing to try none the less.
The lesson I learnt is not to give up on anything, and with perseverance, you can accomplish what you set your mind to even if it takes seven years.
If you are interested in the recipe, I use to make my pancakes here it is. I, of course, use the measurements as a guide and use my gut to determine how much to use. The gut feel cooking method is how I was taught to cook.
