How to Make Homemade Breakfast Essentials like Easy Pancakes and Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Cook #withme #stayhome Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster teach viewers how to make Easy Pancakes. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of turkey bacon. Next, gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews syrup dispensers, and science expert Dan Souza demystifies the science of baking soda and browning. Then, test cook Becky Hays makes Julia a decadent version of a breakfast classic: Creamy French-Style Scrambled Eggs.
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[@stewiegriffin12341]

This show feels like it time traveled from the early/mid-2000s... in a good way. Reminds me of the good old days of the Food Network.

[@danadavies3767]

I agree completely. I prefer learning things as opposed to watching a competition. Remember when Food Network was about food? Now it’s a food themed version of GSN.

[@O2life]

They're standing SO close to each other!

[@aloras405]

They’ve been around since 2001....

[@joannestiles1342]

PBS versus network TV.

[@Javmon9]

Or the good ol days of ATK...

[@Remyueru]

This channel is so underrated.

[@jspicecue1463]

This or Bon?

[@wright96d]

@@jspicecue1463 ATK for recipes I actually try and Bon for pure entertainment.

[@digitalranger4259]

Agreed. But then again, I just discovered it today! Never occurred to me to look for a KZbin channel for ATK. But the videos are great!

[@artichokeheart98]

Love the laugh at 5:58. Serves 4-6 people .. bahaha

[@mrbear1302]

I laughed so hard at that!

[@geekfreak2000]

They know what's up XD

[@lucisue53]

By some miracle, as I write this in the middle of the pandemic, I have all the ingredients for the pancakes! JOY!

[@veiyi]

YES!

[@candyluna2929]

Is not really a pandemic..more like a lock down...worldwide prison.

[@eaglegrip6879]

Yeah....thank goodness for pandemics, right?

[@olesyawarner3920]

It's not a middle, not even a beginning.

[@mercygrrl]

And time to make 12minute scrambled eggs

[@charreed8727]

Without ATK I would not have ever even stepped into a kitchen. My family looks forward to meals. Meals that I've watched Julia and Bridget make so I can follow along. I even bought my cutting board based on their ratings. 100%trust all their recipes.

[@juliefraioli6705]

Ive enjoyed ATK for years, and think you girls have great chemistry together. Watching you together is like being at a friends house

[@thihal123]

I see agree. I love ATK. I watched them pre-internet.

[@b.j.7837]

Love how you both chuckled when Julia said that the pancakes would serve four. 😄 *mood*

[@veiyi]

"Serves 4-6 people." Cue fake laughs. LOVE.

[@sandy28610]

Julia, I made your pancake recipe this morning and they were delicious. Lightest pancakes I have ever made and have been cooking for 57 years of married life. My husband loved them.

[@ThatsAwesomeAndStuff]

Wholesome

[@SarahLizDoan]

sandy28610 WOW! 57 years married! Congratulations! What makes it last that long?

[@ketowolf]

9:30: Julie: “Jack here, is gonna educate us on turkey bacon and let us know which brand is worth buying.” *Jack smiles. Then with both hands, pushes all the turkey bacon platters off the table, into a trash can.* Julie: “I see.” Real talk, I love this show. Good episode! (I just dislike turkey bacon.)

[@lisacunningham154]

I have never tried turkey bacon. No thank you. Not necessary.

[@Genevieve1023]

@@lisacunningham154 Even Muslims eat beef bacon.

[@2075vj]

As a child, and now an adult, it’s still one of my favorite things to have for breakfast. Mother used to make them from scratch and they were the best pancakes I’ve ever had. I tried to reproduce what I remember, and cannot. I will give this a try. Do you think I can use avocado oil? I don’t consume canola oil because it’s unhealthy. Also, will I get good results if I’m using almond milk? Thanks for sharing.

[@tomm7910]

I'm glad I can see these on you tube. Thanks ATK!

[@erldagerl9826]

Lisa's hairdresser deserves an Emmy. Her hair always looks amazing.

[@digitalranger4259]

I tried these eggs when I saw the episode air. They are PHENOMENAL!!! Great for a Sunday brunch, and fantastic breakfast in bed for a loved one!

[@hanadr]

Really? Im having a hard time getting over how soupy they look. Maybe I'll give it a try after all.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

Looks like snot.

[@leouua]

I love how she says she does not like the turkey bacon but she keeps eating it xD someone skipped lunch, hay?! Such a good show. Love this.

[@bobby_greene]

For pancakes, I melt butter in the pan after the cake is cooked so that I can set the cake down in an even layer of butter, then set the other side of the cake on a plate that has maple syrup on it. It makes for an even distribution of butter and syrup over the entire pancake.

[@BeetTheRush]

A test pancake is a genius idea! I just use my usual method of ruining the first pancake!

[@JoeStuffz]

If you are using stainless steel cookware, look up the water drop test. It's a great way to know if the pan is ready. I hardly ever get throw away pancakes Then again, do you ever have throwaway pancakes, or do you have a base for a shortcake later?

[@BeetTheRush]

@@JoeStuffz thanks for the tip 😊 I just eat the ruined pancake as a snack while cooking the others😂

[@zelma8]

@@BeetTheRush I was going to say the same thing... it's not a test pancake, it's the cook's snack!! 😂

[@RebeccaPaige]

I have never had to throw out or have a test pancake. Why? Because I perfected my method and maintain consistency in my cooking.

[@markalancirino]

The first pancake always goes to the dog.

[@DebatingWombat]

As for the use of baking soda to remove coffee stains, I remember using it to clean thermos flasks back when I worked in commercial kitchens. We simply poured in baking soda and then boiling/hot water, let it sit for a short while and finally rinsed the thermos out with clean water. Did wonders (damn there was a lot of coffee gunk in some of those thermoses) for the taste of the coffee being kept in those thermos flasks afterwards.

[@kathleenmayer2729]

Thanks for all contributions you make for the full bellies, gooey fingers, and happy smiles!!

[@hollym5873]

Love the recipes, especially the pancakes. Great equipment reviews and Dan's great info as always. The taste test of Turkey Bacon I enjoyed and definitely agree with the review.

[@courtneykappel370]

I love ATK! Informative, relatable and inspiring. Thank you!

[@darylgonzalez646]

Love these ladies! I could watch them for hours!

[@OrlaQuirk]

I add up to one cup okara for every 2 cups of flour in a pancake recipe. My family loves them. My husband said they were the best pancakes ever. So, if you make your own soy milk, or tofu, the leftover okara can add an amazing lightness to pancakes. We all thought it would make them heavier, but you don't notice the okara, just a good pancake. You can add it to a pancake mix, too. Blessed be, everyone.

[@kpepperl319]

Thanks for putting up full shows

[@moua0067]

This duo is so fun and informative to watch.

[@dedhead9322]

Very close to mine, except I put a tblsp of cinnamon, a tsp vanilla, and a tsp of almond extract into the batter. Sometimes I'll add 1/2 a tsp of nutmeg into the batter as well. I'll use buttermilk when I think to buy any., sometimes, for flavored pancakes I'll replace some of the milk, the cinnamon, and almond extract with a flavored yogurt. I also make a chocolate gravy for my pancakes for "special occasions", like it's a Tuesday, or family is visiting :)

[@candyluna2929]

Yeah I do cinnamon only

[@candyluna2929]

We need to be best friends lol

[@beckycastillo1411]

Jack looks like a real nice man.😊

[@MSwaterbead]

lmao "I'll eat the plate underneath it."

[@Sbannmarie]

Bridget’s the best. Wish she was my neighbor, I’d come over for pancakes any day.

[@maryl.8281]

I always learn something, just love it.

[@kathyowens9901]

This is my new go for pancakes, you two are a couple of geniuses

[@collinmanahan7042]

Do love your show very much thanks for all your ideas and recipes

[@jolro2002]

Becky' scrambled eggs are divine. I only did 2 eggs in a 6" pan and obviously, the timing was different but the end result is addicting.

[@timothymclendon5600]

As usual, it looks great and I have to make it this weekend! 👍

[@gyoumans2901]

I can never have eggs or pancakes made another way now, so delicious!

[@justalurkr]

All the breakfast goods is what I'm going to try! Thanks for posting.

[@VideosofIan]

I made these pancakes this morning and they are AMAZING. So good. So easy. Will definitely be a staple in my kitchen!

[@whittierlibrarybookstore3708]

The ATK curse. Recommend a product and within minutes it is 20% to 30% higher on Amazon. $8 Behive dispenser is now $11.44

[@bl6973]

*LiSaS gReATnESs hAS cUrSeD uS*

[@cisium1184]

And it's not as if this is new information. I've seen those syrup dispensers on tabletops in New England diners for 50 years.

[@kauaijohn]

Cisium I know exactly what you mean. It’s a lot like our new fascination with cast-iron cookware. We’ve had several decades to play with our shiny new, non-stick, electronic kitchen toys, but now we’re heading back to what works best. And… we’re paying five times as much as our grandparents did for exactly the same thing! 😆

[@TheCarolbrummett]

Now 05/29/2020, it's $14.80. I am going to purchase it anyway. I trust ATK.

[@mirozen_]

Yep - Bumped price turned me off on it instantly. I can live without it.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Thanks for the lessons.

[@BertLiu]

The chemistry between the first two ladies is wonderful :)

[@AussieAngeS]

Those pancakes are absolutely sensational! OMG I want those now.

[@kathyowens9901]

You two are so enjoyable together.

[@man_of_many_pants]

Would like to see more of dan sousa please.

[@sowingtreesinstorms]

He has a whole series called "What's eating Dan" on KZbin. It's fascinating! He's such a good host!

[@anyadeering]

Wouldn’t we all...

[@SecretAsianMan2222]

Really enjoyed the kitchen hack segment. Please do more of those.

[@hshsjdhdj312]

I'll be making your pancakes for breakfast later today. Thank you. Love it.

[@thihal123]

I love their laugh at 5:57. They both knew that recipe, to them, only serves one or two, max. 😆

[@rodmckenzie9089]

I love both the pancakes and the eggs. Well done!

[@wild-radio7373]

*America* needed this video!♡♡♡

[@artistaloca4]

Agree!! Epitome of breakfast anytime; comfort food ❣️

[@lewisedwards4058]

Why am I only now finding this channel? You ladies (and gents) are awesome!

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Made your pancake recipe this morning for breakfast and they are terrific. Light and fluffy as promised. I halved the recipe and got 7 pancakes. I ate 2 and cooked the rest to pop in the toaster oven for next breakfast. Thank you.

[@roberttelarket4934]

Love Becky's style! Likewise Erin.

[@LENZ5369]

Low-Medium heat. Butter in the pan. Beaten eggs into the pan. Gentilly mix until soft, large curds start forming. Add salt, pepper, chopped chives and a splash of cream. Cook and stir until the right consistency, depending on the pan -you may even turn the stove off. 14min is way too long, I'd be almost done washing/cleaning by then.

[@heatherjones7441]

Love this show!!!

[@danielbarrera8391]

Dip and flip. Yep. Love em for that reason too.

[@heavyforward]

5:55 Julia and Bridget are a mood

[@kridanina]

these two are my favorite

[@Veronica-jl5wm]

Yes!😋 My late gramps (rip) used to make the tastiest pancakes... Yummmo!😋 He used to zest an orange and also add a bit of oj to the batter. Those were the best silver dollar pancakes ever! I've never been able to duplicate his recipe, (no syrup required) but man, those memories live on! I can still taste em to this day!😋😋

[@harrisongerard1446]

Your comment reminded me - back in the railroad days, a company called Fred Harvey’s had a lot of restaurants that would serve commuters, and they were famous for exactly the kind of pancakes you’re describing! I wouldn’t be surprised if your grandpa had them, or got the recipe from someone who had :) here’s a link I found to a version of the recipe, but try googling “Fred Harvey little orange pancakes” www.stephenfried.com/blog/?p=1300

[@Veronica-jl5wm]

@@harrisongerard1446 Oh wow thank you!😊 This is so interesting! My grandpa used to work for a local hotel here as a cook/chef. He was a great cook but for me it was always those pancakes!😋 Thanks again, it's really appreciated!🙏💞🕊

[@alana6806]

One of my favourite duos !

[@josuecallejero9864]

Pancake recipe is pretty close to my dad's. He'd sometimes use buttermilk instead.

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

I use kefir milk and or almond milk, I eliminate the eggs and add also a teaspoon ground flaxseed Vegan born and grown

[@KatarinaS.]

@jparkerwillis what's your method?

[@jacquelinefrancis2042]

Thank you ladies for that pancake recipe. I woke up thinking about making pancakes and bam there you were. I will try this recipe and let you know how it came out. Oh, and I'm going to try the compound butter also!!! Thank you again🙏

[@Stevelemontrudy]

The eggs are great. I love runny eggs on toast and don't really care for fully cooked scrambled eggs so I was really glad I tried these.

[@christinecline-cardot9707]

My new favorite way to scramble eggs.

[@somethingbeautiful2212]

Great video! Thank you 🙏 I would love to see an electric griddle comparison 🙂

[@PaulHo]

Yes, Dan likes it brown. I have a chance!

[@kkakacek]

Good to see you, ladies!!

[@JoeStuffz]

If it weren't for egg shortages, I would be so tempted to make those scrambled eggs. After they are over, it'll be something to look forward to

[@tjcasado]

Awesome, clumpy pancake batter, never knew that. Very good info. Thank you. I have made pancakes almost everyday since #stayhome. My favourite pancakes are with choc chips and then spread with peanut butter and maple syrup.

[@rebeccaschadt7136]

Those pancakes look so tasty!! Love Dan's tips for browning and also getting rid of coffee stains can't wait to try! Love the eggs!!!!!

[@dianalascruces7461]

I thought we always had to have buttermilk in order to make pancakes! These look good, thank you.

[@richardsager1723]

All of the above, delicious!

[@CC-iv7uj]

Oh yes, just made this for breakfast this Sunday morning. Absolutely delicious. I skipped the syrup and added a small handful of mini chocolate chips. My son had his pancakes with syrup. We both really enjoyed them. I also made an extra batch of dry ingredients for next time I want them, which will be again very soon. I'm on the lookout for a nice homemade swedish crepe recipe if anyone has one to share.... Thank you

[@Avacarho]

Ever since my Grandma left me her BH&G cookbook back in the early 90s, I have not used a boxed pancake mix. This pancake recipe is similar to my grandma’s, and my two daughters and my friends have asked me for the recipe, which I’m happy to share as the recipe is perfect. My bff/roommate will buy box mix and I’ll find it months later with mealy bugs in it. The scrambled eggs look like they’re raw, and my eggs have to be firm. Besides the pancake being set, another tip for knowing when to flip the pancakes is that a pancake has little air bubbles that will appear to be ready to pop. My bff/roommate will buy box mix and I’ll find it months later with mealy bugs in it. Where’s the link to buy the winning syrup dispenser?

[@JoeStuffz]

Just about every website has the same recipe for pancakes. I'll probably be making the ATK recipe this weekend to try it out. My Covid-19 survival kit has a lot of baking ingredients. If you though of stockpiling it, powdered milk mixed with your dry ingredients works well with baked goods, pancakes included

[@kellypayne91]

No on the eggs. Not cooked enough.

[@grammyb5216]

Yum 😋 these EGGS and Pancakes could change my life! Thank you so much. The eggs look so decadent and delicious, my mouth is watering. I’m going to have to let you know if I can cook them with water instead of the butter that I love so much.

[@TransplantHelper]

I love this ladies hair. I keep looking and watching for a ponytail. She doesn’t have one her hair is just awesome. I’d love for my wife to try this cut (she’s been wanting to go shorter)

[@silviak.1115]

I was just going to ask my husband if he wanted packet fish with leeks and carrots (your recipe, which we love) or breakfast for dinner of pancakes, eggs and bacon! Through divine intervention today’s Test Kitchen appeared on my screen. So you can guess that I have decided on breakfast for dinner, with one caveat.....no turkey bacon. We will be having real bacon which is really the only bacon.

[@stephaniecaza9636]

Silvia K. Breakfast for supper is the best🙌🏼👌🏼

[@LelasMum]

Butter sponges! I can’t wait to make this recipe in the morning.

[@carolbulmer8253]

I’ll be trying the pancakes for sure❤️

[@jessiwimer8183]

I love French toast, too!! I just love breakfast though.

[@mairzydoats4879]

I made these pancakes and froze them separated by parchment paper and reheat them in the toaster 💜

[@jadinegreenaway4447]

These are delicious and fool proof. I just made them. I refuse to buy another box pre made ever again lol. Thanks ATK

[@butterflyinflight85]

If memory serves this is the recipe that is in the Joy of Cooking cookbook.

[@larrygentry]

I've made french style scrambled eggs using a double boiler and a lot of small bits of butter. Turned out well. I look forward to trying this method. I never know what is considered "low" on an electric range.

[@internalharm]

Im glad they went online. I first watch them on PBS, then I had a subscription now its youtube!

[@andrewdavids]

Cool coffee mug hack, thanks!!

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

my favorite way to make scrambled eggs is what I call country scrambled - into the pan where I've cooked the bacon with all the brown bits still in there but I've poured off most of the fat, I just crack the two eggs, lil salt and pepper and immediately start stirring so you get little bits of white, little bits of yolk, cook and stir til just set and serve with hot sauce. yum!

[@Northerngulf]

I use about half milk and half orange juice for the wet pancake batter portion, then add a cup of toasted pecan pieces to the final batter and top with banana and cinnamon. Sunday morning ritual for us, and that's why my grands want to spend Saturday night.

[@dedhead9322]

I'm gonna try the orange juice idea!

[@Tropicalpisces]

Those look so yummy and easy.

[@thihal123]

5:56, “This recipe serves 4 to 6 people. Hahaha” 🤣

[@tessat338]

In "Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen," Laurie Colwin's recipe for these sort of eggs is to "stir as in a boiled custard until you think that your arm is going to fall off or until you feel you are about to start to scream uncontrollably," or words to that effect.

[@terriz7791]

I can't do those eggs.. the runny soupy look grosses me out. But those pancakes, that's a different story all together. That's what we're having tomorrow for breakfast, with REAL bacon. Just curious though, can I use buttermilk instead of the regular milk in the recipe? Love your channel!

[@dedhead9322]

Buttermilk is thicker, so you need more, but I use buttermilk a lot. Makes a real difference, in my opinion.

[@angellover02171]

I'm sure you could use buttermilk if you want.

[@TomFunKTKR]

If you use buttermilk, it reacts with the baking soda so the sitting time may give different result. The basic rule (I think) with buttermilk + baking soda is when they mixed together they start to make carbon dioxide bubbles right away so you should bake the batter as soon as it's mixed. But it's worth trying.

[@grammyb5216]

Terri Z just think of it this way. The eggs are fully cooked. They aren’t like the quick scrambled eggs that you either like to have very done or dry OR the soft scrambled eggs, my mother made to taste amazing. The French remember, take the time to do things slowly and deliberately. They wouldn’t think of dry scrambled eggs but they would think of cooking them thoroughly with a luxurious finish. You really might like them if you just take what you know about eggs and relearn the French way... don’t be 🐓 try the French Scrambled Eggs. It’s ok to like the old and the new way of doing a thing. 💗😄

[@valetrujilloNV]

This pancake recipe is delicious and stupid easy. I subbed melted butter for the oil and halved everything for a very tasty and reasonably sized breakfast.

[@shannonclark8091]

Self rising flour egg buttermilk oil. Add all to 1 bowl stir and cook with small amount of oil in pan. Just that simple and delicious!!!

[@NoZenith]

These pancakes look AWESOME... I'm with her on judging the eggs, but I might make time to try them with a friend once social isolation is over...

[@emiliofuente828]

Thank you ladies, I will be doing pancakes for my kids as soon as I get the ingredients!! Could you please tell me the name brand of the griddle you used for the pancakes 🥞 Thank you!!

[@RoyCampbell61]

Damn, I shouldn't watch this when I'm hungry. Now I want some pancakes.

[@charlottebarnes6761]

I'm making these pancakes so good

[@hanadr]

The turkey bacon review was very entertaining to watch. You could tell they just hated the fact that they had to do it, but were polite about it. The way she broke off a piece to taste it. You know she would have just grabbed each sample and eaten the whole strip if it was real bacon.

[@elizabethshaw734]

I have made butter eggs which isn't about butter. You scramble them over a double boiler slowly and you can leave the room and check on them and do other things. They come out looking like these eggs and they are the best scrambled eggs I have ever had in my life! Now I'm going to try this.

[@semco72057]

You all are making me hungry cooking all the breakfast and it is dinner time here too. I love the pancakes you made, Julia and they remind me of the ones at McDonald's. The turkey bacon don't look that great to me and I love pork instead and always have. The ones you all have here is great looking and must be very tasty though. Those scrambled eggs are looking so delicious too and that is a perfect breakfast with this cooked together and the only thing which would be great with this is some hash browned potatoes.

[@tondaleyacarter7355]

I thought I knew how to make pancakes. I like your recipe!