Is there anything better than a delicious, tall pancake to start the day with?
These pancakes are the fluffiest pancakes to ever exist and have been a huge hit with everyone who has tried them. I would love to claim the recipe but it was adapted from “Coleen´s Recipes” many many years ago who had named them “The best pancakes ever” in her blog. And hands down, she was very accurate in her claim. I made a few changes to the original recipe over the years but the trick she shared to making the pancakes fluffier still holds, i.e. the soured milk and the consistency of the batter.
Keeping the basics in mind, here are my best tips for you to making perfect pancakes every time.
- Always make sure the leavening agents (baking soda, baking powder) youre using are fresh and not expired or opened for too long!
- Sift the dry ingredients through a fine sieve to get rid of the possible lumps!
- Use vinegar to make soured milk !
- Resist stirring and over-mixing!
Even if you see big lumps and the batter looks very thick, do not be tempted to stir. Allow the leavening agents to work with the soured milk and produce carbon dioxide gas which will then be trapped in the pancakes while cooking, making them rise to heights of fluffiness. Allow the batter to rest for a while and then use straight away without stirring! Yes, my dears, that exactly is the science behind the tall, airy, fluffy pancakes that make you drool like a hungry puppy!
You can serve plain or with :
- maple syrup
- butter and honey
- powdered sugar-cinnamon blend
- lemon curd
- fruit compote
- chocolate spread
Perfect recipe! The pancakes were so fluffy and tasted amazing. My kids devoured them without adding anything! Thank you