Mixing Pancakes the Perfect Amount

Pancakes (yield: 1 dozen pancakes)
2 c (280g) AP flour
1/4 c (50g) maple sugar
1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
1/2 tsp (3g) fine salt
1.5 c (341g) milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz (57g) melted butter or vegetable oil
1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
2. In a separate container, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Add in the melted butter or oil.
3. Combine the dry and wet ingredients and mix just until you can't see dry flour (there will be some lumps).
4. Scoop onto a lightly greased griddle, cook until the bottom is golden, flip, and cook until golden again.

[@moosefish3833]

So THATS why my pancakes suck. You're the best baking channel on youtube frfr

[@Lagging2Victory]

1.4k likes and no comment? Lemme fix that

[@Jessica18010]

Only 1 reply? Let me fix that.

[@raythemantaray_Corgi]

Only 2 replies? Let me fix that.

[@ryelydude]

Only 3 replies? Let me fix that.

[@Metrocysh]

^ No, please, stop :( And enjoy your new pancakes!

[@J4CKS0N_D34R3ST]

Here's another tip, overmixing works really well if you make them thin, it gives more of a crepe feel rather than something being done wrong

[@thegirlnamedjessicamccown9194]

Also add an egg for a crepe

[@shericreates]

My grandkids favorite! Now to throw in the chocolate chips!

[@friedtofufan]

Yup. Thin pancakes ftw

[@sarafekih2410]

​@@thegirlnamedjessicamccown9194 there is no egg in pancakes?

[@ZuriWooooosh]

@@sarafekih2410 they meant if you want a crepe, add an egg

[@phoenixzena5927]

I love the visual method of explanation in your videos . Really appreciate it.

[@nignamedmutt7270]

My whole life I've been wishing someone would do this with EVERYTHING!!!! Example: Lawn sprayer breaks down while working in someone's yard, I talk over the phone and my boss says "good, you see that wingnut? Just tighten it until it feels right, BUT DON'T OVERTIGHTEN IT!!!! OR THE WHOLE THING WILL EXPLODE!!!!" Too much. Too little. If you can illustrate where those 2 above are, I can comfortably find something in between, might not be perfect, but it'll shut up my worried stressed mind from catastrophizing everything I do into becoming an inevitable disaster.

[@cottonrain520]

This is why my pancakes always turned out fluffy 😂 I never purposely did it it’s just after a while I’d get tired of mixing and would just think “I’m sure the rest of the lumps won’t make much a difference”

[@winiasadu]

You're very right! 😂

[@SnailHatan]

After a while? It takes like 15 seconds bruh

[@cottonrain520]

@@SnailHatan Well more likely I use the wrong materials since I use like a spoon and I make a lot of pancake mixture because I have a lot of mouths to feed. It definitely takes longer than 15 seconds for me but yeah 👍

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Lol, a natural, then!

[@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone]

i keep telling people not to over mix their pancakes but they never listen! i’m sending this video out to them lol

[@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone]

@Zae it sounds like you over mix your pancake batter

[@roshonngamingandmore8433]

​@Zae you def overmix your pancakes

[@zawash]

@@roshonngamingandmore8433 nah he sounds like an under-mixer to me

[@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone]

@Nathan Lentine i ain’t reading allat

[@tant_necromant2757]

"Overmixed" pancakes are better than "right" pancakes imo

[@oddiethefox5832]

Smh I was always told to mix until no lumps. I love your channel btw. I've always sucked at baking but your channel helps me understand better

[@ToodleNoodle]

Break the biggest lumps to make sure there's no raw flour chilling in an air pocket tho! But like mash (mashed potatoes) a few lumps is good! ❤️

[@LethalLuggage]

The only time you want zero lumps is cake mix from a box. Even cakes and brownies you want a little bit of lumps.

[@mesterygirl]

​@@ToodleNoodleI like creamy non lumpy mashed potato, like french style rich mash, no lumps 😅 but yeah for pancakes you want the perfect inbetween

[@nyxminecraft2315]

Mixing until it's completely smooth is just the European way of doing it. It's not wrong just a different result

[@LethalLuggage]

@@nyxminecraft2315 I mean it gives you something closer to bread than cake... So it's "wrong" in that way. But if you're aiming for something closer to a crumpet or whatever they're called maybe that's okay?

[@kerkerzwerg]

I separate the egg whites from the yolk, whisk them until they are stiff and fluffy and them fold them into the batter. Always a safe bet to make them fluffy

[@roarnell]

I do this, but I also use milk instead of water.

[@kerkerzwerg]

@@roarnell Me, too. Couldn't imagine using only water for the batter; you can add a spritzer of sparkling water to it though, makes them even a little airier

[@muffinator1239]

Sir, you’re a life saver. I always thought I had to get the lumps out.

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

Okay so hear me out.. I always “over mix” mine. But I use this protein pancake mix and I make waffles with it. I always overcook them to where they’re crunchy (and I add some chocolate chips before I cook them) and then I top them with a tiny tiny tiny amount of maple syrup and I’m not even kidding. They taste exactly like chocolate chip cookies. Like exactly the same. Crunchy on the outside but chewy on the inside. I would say I like them 10x more than any cookie I’ve ever had and I used to love cookies more than anything. I’d take these over any cookie I was offered. They’re literally perfect.

[@milk.meister.mcChonky]

What's the protein pancake mix 👀👀 been looking for the perfect protein pancakes/waffles

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

@@milk.meister.mcChonky I’ll have to look at it tomorrow it’s at Sam’s club I believe. I’ll message tomorrow once I see the name.

[@jackblanc4967]

@@HardxCorpsxKali omg pleaseeeee share. All the ones I’ve tried taste so bad

[@skyesfallenxx]

Someone like this comment once they post the name of the mix so I can come back and see it

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

@@skyesfallenxx I already did I thought.

[@Frostbitten.]

This man's channel is like free culinary school

[@xXNezukoGachaXx]

BRO YOU’RE A LITERAL LIFE SAVER- I had to make pancakes for my sister and I was freaking out because i suck at cooking and I can’t even read instructions- plus my sister is super picky so it has to be PERFECT- anyways I came across this and now I can make pancakes 😀👍

[@DeepEye1994]

Did it go well?

[@xXNezukoGachaXx]

@@DeepEye1994yep! ❤

[@chicken]

Overmixing isn't always a bad thing, as long as you adjust the thickness of the batter to get the perfect texture! Thank you for the tip!

[@veronicatiffany777]

Why does the overmixed look so good tho lol

[@erikno2992]

It might look good but I personally don't like chewy pancakes If u like that's fine though

[@Di_yay]

If that’s your preference go for it

[@ryla22]

Because it's the better way to make pancakes

[@hrf6548]

Ngl, I first thought the same 😭 thought it's the correct one

[@1TieDye1]

It’s personal preference

[@gtrons8712]

I sift my flour before adding it to the bowl. No clumps, and not over mixed. :)

[@myheromedia-verse]

Smart move

[@allyma3]

I geuss i have a reason to not b lazy then

[@unseen3314]

​@@myheromedia-verse what are you doing here also nice stories

[@myheromedia-verse]

@@unseen3314 I'm a home cook, I like to browse for recipes and tips

[@unseen3314]

@@myheromedia-verse cool

[@natnerdz]

Another tip is to use sparkling water instead of regular if you want really fluffy pancakes. The carbonation really does the trick.

[@JnManuelAG]

Water to the pancakes? They don't even need water in the first place

[@lastnamefirstname9043]

Whole milk is 87% water so even if you use milk you're adding water.

[@mariesummers.]

Rip, OP, for the people acting like "sparkling" and "carbonated" weren't even words in your comment.

[@NadiaBlaklint]

@@JnManuelAG some European recipes call for milk+water and people usually go for carbonated water. You could experiment with your American pancakes and add sparkling water instead of half the milk

[@JnManuelAG]

@@NadiaBlaklint oh, well maybe I should give it a try

[@BirdThatEatsPrometheussLiver]

I like when they’re more chewy than fluffy, so this is good to know

[@lunapond7652]

This is so true! In culinary school they tell you not to overmix and to let the batter sit for a few minutes to dissolve the lumps! (Dont let it sit TOO long or it’ll use up a good amount of the leavening if your baking powder isn’t double acting. ) (the reason over mixing is bad is because gluten is activated by agitation and liquid- and gluten is responsible for the texture, high gluten= chewy and gummy)

[@gracelewis6071]

It can't JUST be the gluten - I have to eat gluten free, and not overmixing makes a HUGE difference in gf pancakes as well. My guess is that it has something to do with how the moisture disperses through the pancake - maybe the clumps soak up the steam as it cooks?

[@Bambisgf77]

Thanks!

[@franchm.693]

I have to forcibly stop mixing my pancake batter. They're perfect but stopping before it's fully mixed hurts.

[@abigailfrancis9242]

Totally get you😢😂

[@LavaHead64]

this may be the best cooking short channel ever

[@DJtalos79]

Love this! I learned the hard way one Saturday morning. Pancakes were chewy and almost rubbery in texture. Did it again; mixed until flour was not visible and the pancakes came out perfect! 😊

[@michaellennerman7844]

Dude you are singlehandedly changing my baking game. Thank you!

[@bintyminty]

Your videos as so informative! I love this way of teaching baking 🥰

[@benjaminthebaker]

Thank you so much!

[@toasty12354]

Underrated channel, u deserve 300k

[@46yearsago63]

I love to over mix my pancakes! I just make sure that I add a lot of powder to make the batter *really* thick so it will come out fluffy and soft just how I like it!❤

[@brtscafsma77]

Thank you! I love panquques, but I guess I'm a culprit of over mixing! The difference is incredible!

[@paper.froggy]

I always make the overmixed batter. So that is why my pancakes always failed. I thought it was the ingredients.

[@skelepuns8781]

Love me some thin overmixed pancakes 🥞 😋

[@jelanibyrd5031]

This channel has been an absolute GODSEND when it comes to my cooking. I never knew something as simple as over mixing was ruining my food. Thank you so much! You're doing Gods work lol

[@lordblenkinsopp1537]

I just had pancakes for breakfast, these tips will be useful for next time!

[@Noviano05]

Diabetes for breakfast, yum

[@stella-fe3mw]

Ok I have made tons of pancake variations and currently this is my favorite (trust me yall these are crazily fluffy and so good) 2 cups all purpose | plain flour, (290 g | 10 oz) 1/4 cup granulated sugar or sweetener, (60g | 2 oz) 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups milk, (440ml) 1/4 cup butter, (60g | 2 oz) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 large egg

[@heatherL4834]

This was the most helpful thing I've seen all week.

[@capyrus3031]

*Blows up pancakes with mind*

[@kellyflanagan9242]

Nah the real trick is to use buttermilk and let it sit for at least 20 minutes to an hour so they form BIG air bubbles. Always fluffy and no lumps of flour in your pancake. It should look similar to a sourdough starter. Letting it sit overnight will make them taste better but won’t make them as airy (it tends to fall flat in my experience if left too long, at least at cold temps). Forming the bubbles and getting them into the pan ASAP is the best for texture.

[@maexmarco]

I also want to add, replacing water with milk can really help make a fluffier pancake. Yes, I used to just use water because that was in the instructions of the packaging and sometimes we ran out of milk.

[@supercesare7297]

I put beer for tempura

[@harlie2009]

oh my gosh. this is literally why my pancakes come out flat, cause I MIX IT ALL THE WAY TILL THERES NO LUMPS. idk what id do without this channel, but also too bad i just missed this by a few hours cause i just made pancakes and they came out flat but yummy as always

[@ch1ck-n]

Thank you for the visuals you do, I helps me understand it better and it makes my eyes happy 😅 But really, I’ve learned how to bake so much better from this channel! My desserts went from 💩 to 🙄💅

[@ToodleNoodle]

Break the biggest lumps to make sure there's no raw flour chilling in an air pocket tho! But like mash (mashed potatoes) a few lumps is good! ❤️

[@ryla22]

I just realized that I don't like pancakes because everyone makes them "properly" I like my dense, flat, and rubbery pancakes, they taste so much better.

[@ryla22]

Especially when made with banana

[@abarette_]

might as well make crepes then lmao

[@kyramichelleee]

you’re a blessing to society, I love seeing ur vids❤

[@winkielaroo]

These simple visuals are so helpful!!

[@torinjones3221]

American pancakes are weird

[@thecutiefoxgirl]

Thanks so much for these videos! You give us all the information we were always looking for but didn't know we needed ❤

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I honestly can't say how many times you have genuinely saved me with your videos.

[@ken_kanakazzee8438]

I dont even bake yet. This is the best channel on KZbin. A break from the memes

[@WorldGamersClub143]

Now I get it. I always mixed my pancake batter until everything is thoroughly blended. Thanks for the advice.

[@Mardellox]

Thank you and the other people for the tips! I really needed this lol

[@desu38]

THANK YOU! I could never get them right. I was over-mixing the whole time!

[@cyntiaoliveira8076]

THAT'S EXPLAINS A LOT😭😭 THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭😭😭😭

[@ladyoblivious]

I am learning how to cook from this channel. I have now learned the Pancake~

[@Sunshine-ff7zr]

This helped me so much because before now i used to overmix my pancakes

[@zeppelin_7245]

I love it when you use other creator's videos to make your points, I've been meaning to ask you to start doing that again, you used to do it a lot back in the day like in the Devacut video. It's very helpful to see real-world examples.

[@kis4beauty]

I ALWAYS mix until smooth. Thanks for this tip!

[@nagachika.g]

THIS HELPS! THANK YOU!! 😭

[@Lynthechickennugget]

TYSM! I was gonna make pancakes for the new years this REALLY helps

[@jasomega2446]

Thank You So Much For This!

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I love this channel.

[@UnfrendlyBlackHottie]

IM ADDICTED TO YOUR KZbin SHORTS! ION EVEN LIKE PANCAKES

[@iznasen]

Them tips are appreciated! thanks Benjamin

[@marsfeathers]

I've also found that letting the batter sit for a couple minutes to hydrate those clumps before cooking helps too!

[@user-sj7xv1er1u]

This Kid SO Knows His Stuff! not joking, i am very impressed with the skill and knowledge. Best Wishes❤

[@cassiepriest]

Years ago we asked an Ihop associate how they got their so light and this is what they told us. Works amazing!!

[@pip4700]

I needed this tip unbelievably badly sir thanks

[@mlily1111]

Looove your channel Ben!

[@cshorts6286]

Its incredible how much mixing impacts baking

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

I thought about you when making brownies from scratch. I aimed to fold until no dry flour was showing. I was careful not to overcook, but aimed at just very slightly undercooked and let it rest for a while. They came out perfectly. They wouldn't have if I hadn't watched some of your shorts over the previous few months for tips :)

[@jestersraven408]

making pancakes for the first time today so this will be helpful this was very helpful

[@Gay_chaur]

THE OVERLY MIXED PANCAKES R SUUPER GOOD NGL IT FEELS PERFECT

[@JoeHabana]

That's something i learned over watching how the hot cakes come depending who made them in my house. My mother used to over mix, while one of my older brothers didn't mix them properly. Eventually i took control and now they are always fluffy

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these are great videos, and as a chef i can confirm this is true. excellent content!

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i've finally subscribed you did pancakes and learned a lesson

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Great British Bakeoff music 😀

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Literally the only channel on KZbin that is actually useful

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Finally!A make baker!we need more of them

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Fine. You've convinced me. I need you on my life. Subscribed.

[@_-.K-w-o-a-f-4-2.-_]

I can't be the only one who loves the bake off music in the background 😂😂 also ty this rlly helped!!

[@itzlilz8331]

Thank you so much for this reciie! My mom made it first and they turned out amazing that was about a year ago! I made them today and they were super good! Delicious fluffy and soft. This might become just my favourite pancake recipe!

[@219ghoulish9]

Bro is literally saving my future family from eating sawdust pancakes I'm IN!!

[@Piccolino_]

Thank you for your work man, really

[@Divinely_Authentic888]

just made the best pancakes of my life with this video! thank you!

[@filex.c2120]

Niko gives the strongest Jim Halpert vibes everytime he's talking directly to the camera like that 😭🤣

[@winglessangel]

WHAT!!! i have my own pancake recipe and been mixing them the wrong way. THANK YOU SO MUCH. no wonder the outcomes of my pancakes aren't always the same. sometimes they're good, sometimes nah

[@Calmite]

One of if not the best game trilogies ever made

[@tinad.5752]

Wow.. No wonder my pancakes have never been great! Years ago I switched over to a brand that sold mix in a container with handle. You just added water, shook, and poured onto pan/griddle. They prob came out better because I couldn’t over mix getting all the dry stuff! Once my kids grew up I just stopped making pancakes but now I’m excited to start making pancakes again. :))

[@hikari1690]

I've been binge watching your shorts and I think I can now become a pro patisserie. Keep up the good work my dude!

[@Hi-wv2co]

Cool

[@MoonPhaze5]

Good. I needed that. Thanks. 😊

[@canon9145]

Thank you for letting me know I was doing everything perfectly

[@towiiwot]

i truly prefer the texture when they are over mixed though, but it’s nice to know when they would be ‘perfect’ for guests.

[@snicksss]

I like how I made pancakes a tad over-mixed just yesterday and now I see this.

[@mattheGArlicBreadL0ver]

Love the bake off music in the background

[@stellabartleby1947]

British baking show music slaps

[@brooksburkey1610]

These are greatest pancakes ever I made you are the best

[@brooksburkey1610]

Agreed

[@Subizey]

lovin the GBB music in the background 👏

[@kimberlylopez3230]

I’ve also notice a difference between letting the batter rest and pouring it as soon as you are done mixing. I prefer letting it rest. The same goes for crepes 😋

[@iamradiance]

Thank you so much for this!

[@flanno]

Good content on this channel! Keep up the good work

[@benmargraff5998]

Just made pancakes for work this morning. Very good content 👍🏻

[@fouadmeddah2790]

I was always over mixing it , thanks for fixing our pancakes

[@Yanaisblessed]

This was very useful ❤ thank you ❤

[@crystaltheweirdpotato]

I'm about to make pancakes so this is perfect thank you

[@ryeee345]

Thanks. Making my first ever pancake breakfast.