Improving my basic pancakes

About this Video

• Video Title: Improving my basic pancakes
• Channel: Adam Ragusea
• Speakers: Adam Ragusea
• Duration: 00:07:12

Introduction

This video details Adam Ragusea's refined pancake recipe and technique to address the common problem of unevenly cooked first pancakes. He improves his batter recipe and introduces a technique to create a consistent cooking surface, resulting in better-looking and tasting pancakes. The video also includes a sponsored segment for Hungry Root.

Key Takeaways

• Improved Batter Recipe: Adam refines his pancake batter recipe, increasing the milk-to-egg ratio for a softer texture and adding vanilla for enhanced flavor. He also reduces baking powder to avoid a bitter taste.
• Resting the Batter: Allowing the batter to rest for at least 15 minutes (autolysis) improves the texture and allows for better steam retention during cooking.
• Pre-Cooking Technique: To ensure even browning on the first pancake, Adam sacrifices a small amount of batter to create a film of cooked batter and fat on the pan's surface before cooking the first pancake. This creates a better thermal interface.
• Heat Control: Using slower heat for a longer time promotes even cooking.
• Alternative Solution: Serving the first pancake bottom-side up is suggested as a simple alternative solution to the uneven browning problem, as the bottom is always evenly cooked.