Busting Pancake Myths (How To Make The BEST Pancakes)

[@ev13191]

Nicole: *sprays Pam all over the cooked side of the pancakes* Also Nicole: why is it slimy

[@hannahcollins1816]

This was my exact thought! Oh, I don't know Nichole, maybe it was the Pam you weirdly sprayed on the TOP of the pancakes for some reason? Lol

[@alaskawashington]

Nicole answering Trevor’s “does my hair look good?” with “yeah, you look great honey” without even looking at him is the most mom-of-the-group response ever and I love that (and her) so much hehe. this group is so wholesome and endlessly entertaining.

[@geotechlady]

Nicole just not being bothered by Josh picking up the syrup dripping pancake with his entire hand is peak mom energy

[@futuremrssugar5708]

Josh calling Nicole’s cooking method “weird” was a real mind bender for me. This coming from a man who has thanked a bay leaf for its service on more than one occasion.

[@Riverz02]

well thats not a method thats an ideology and one I can get behind. a moment of silence for our fallen bay leafs and mirepoix :(

[@StewartJ326]

Fs in the chat for the bay leaf.

[@themarchhare154]

Yet then he'll go on the podcast and talk about how pointless a single bay leaf is and suggest going full send and just make a bayleaf focused dish 😂😂

[@ginger_nosoul]

Lol dew m2e mel⅕qu lian an ampgubian a

[@elliotgregory1427]

The wicked smart bit will never get old, keep it up guys

[@weedleenthusiast7882]

Its my favorite bit in the whole show

[@jeremyfaille4365]

WICKED SMAHT

[@madelinegarber7860]

I’ve started saying it o alomg with them.

[@clarence5095]

It's my favorite bit as well. It's perfect

[@jordanlewis4308]

Agreed

[@joyprice7775]

Okay but y’all forgot ULTIMATE test: using butter on the pan instead of cooking spray!!

[@jmay5583]

I've never used any spray? That'd kind of the point of a non stick pan.😂

[@sweetembrace6706]

@@jmay5583 have you ever cooked pancakes? ever? certainly not if you think all you need is a nonstick pan.

[@jmay5583]

@@sweetembrace6706 I have. I worked at a breakfast resteraunt for 4 years. And guess what? No spray!

[@jmay5583]

@@sweetembrace6706 I have. I worked at a breakfast resteraunt for 4 years. And guess what? No spray!

[@smithchasea]

You should try coconut oil sometime, it is really good!

[@theaberrantdon]

I love the Myth Munchers series. I don't see many people actually test cooking methods like this where people tell you different ways that you should do things.

[@LingLing1337]

Americas Test Kitchen does

[@bigdaisy19k]

@@LingLing1337 yeah but that's like watching a presentation on cooking versus entertainment.

[@shksprelovr44]

Sometimes they do in the Babish Culinary Universe

[@syryquil]

The food lab is a really good cookbook that does that

[@cashmirekatana1218]

Because Mythical is always curious

[@TrishaRyan]

Nicole: "It's slimy." Me: Yeah, it's the Pam you sprayed on top of it.

[@kateyaspatore2204]

My thought exactly!

[@alexiskahlert6788]

Whenever V and Trevor are on their own in Myth Munchers it feels like when two siblings who are now old enough to stay home by themselves and have to make themselves food

[@mtcanales99]

Trevor going off on Big Buttermilk was the most Josh-like thing he has ever said or done. His conversion to Mini Josh is complete.

[@ashtree3023]

I have never seen Nicole more nervous than right before cooking the pancakes for the first time in this video. Nicole you've GOT THIS and you're a QUEEN!

[@dwmlue9299]

I wish they'd end off with a comparison of the final ideal product matched up against a thing made using the worst option from each step.

[@jordan450r]

Yessssss!

[@TacoHunter23]

Or they tried what they think was best compared to what is voted best

[@0_hype]

This is such a good idea!

[@kenlangston3451]

Vee and Nicole cringing every time Josh and Trevor do the wicked smart thing has become my favorite part of Mythmunchers.

[@bbordeo973]

wicked smaht*, excuse you.

[@kenlangston3451]

@@bbordeo973 you are right. (Hangs head in shame. 😳)

[@rachelh1720]

probably showing my ignorance here but what is that from???

[@kenlangston3451]

@@rachelh1720 I don’t know exactly where it came from. I know Ben Affleck said a similar line in Good Will Hunting. I think it is just kind of a silly thing to say in a Boston accent. I know I have seen t-shirts on line that say Wicked Smaht.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

@@kenlangston3451 I thought it was a reference to the long running Boston- based automotive radio show, Car Talk, but I can't actually find evidence to show it, now, so I may be confused.

[@Cibohos]

absolutely NOT tired of Josh, and Trevor. They're so wicked sma't.

[@theaberrantdon]

Try making pancakes with greek yogurt. A restaurant near me does that and they are the best pancakes I've ever had. Their executive chef told me to just replace the liquid in your pancake recipe with Greek yogurt and use the best quality vanilla extract you can find.

[@VillPom]

Greek yogurt sounds interesting, not sure about vanilla though. I like my pancakes to be super buttery and then the toppings add the sweetness. vanilla in the batter seems weird but I’ll try anything once…

[@peacenueve11]

Do you still use egg?

[@peacenueve11]

@@VillPom Vanilla just brings out flavors it’s not super strong, like add a sprinkle of salt helps bring out flavor in cooking as well as baking.

[@oneblacksun]

Sounds like a blin. They use kefir instead of milk.

[@Tybren]

I add Cinnamon to mine as well

[@JM_Solo]

23:19 the most hilarious ending to an episode of mythical kitchen… quite possibly ever. The quick turn on a dime. The throwback to the opening. I was in tears… gold, sir.

[@Lemf15]

As a Canadian, the maple syrup in my blood became ice when you said fake tastes better... you will be getting a strongly worded letter explaining all the reasons you are incorrect

[@confushisushi]

As a Vermonter, I can only concur.

[@ghlacierzx3566]

@@confushisushi i’m from vermont toooo

[@dickb2128]

You want some cheese with that whine?

[@DanielBoutinAwesome]

As a fellow canadian, YES, I will co-sign this letter

[@hogey989]

As a Canadian, the fake stuff does taste 100x better on pancakes. Maple only belongs in cookies.

[@ennaxorrr]

When Josh and Nicole were torn on Rested Vs Unrested, I half expected them to call in Cotton Candy Randy for the Tie-Breaker.

[@deprofundis3293]

I think they should have had at least SOMEONE else taste it if it was that close. Especially since it benefits Nicole to choose the rested. :)

[@jennv.s.o.p1603]

Same, or maybe at least Vi or Trevor. Regardless of who the tiebreaker is, there should definitely be someone to pop in to make the decision in the event of a tie. A la GMM's tiebreaker guest judges. Also, it would be a nice crossover opportunity for any of the people/characters from GMM to make cameos, think Chase or Stevie, or even more zanny think Damien or Matt & Emily as their restaurant employee alter egos (that would be fun).

[@Kaylee_eeee]

The fact that this has become my favorite series on KZbin is delightful and wild

[@lenahb]

"I'm emotionally supporting my friends" is literally me whenever my family is doing something and I just stand there hahaha

[@benf6822]

"Save time throw it in a blender" Then spend that saved time cleaning the blender.

[@Gimp2288]

My blender takes like a minute of unsupervised hot water and soap churning in it to clean. So much easier than a bowl and whisk.

[@bcaye]

@@Gimp2288, so you don't have to take it apart and rinse the soap off?

[@benf6822]

@@Gimp2288 while the bowl is filling with hot water, whisk it. Then wipe the bowl out. Easy peasy. Takes the same amount of time to fill the blender with water. Then you still have to come back and empty and rinse it.

[@Gimp2288]

@@bcayeno, but I have a Vitamix so there aren't pieces to take apart. Ninja blenders do have to be taken apart and that blade is sharp so I wasn't a fan of that when I had one.

[@bcaye]

@@Gimp2288, where does the soap go?

[@RCGamex]

I remember Alton Brown years and years ago explaining that with pancakes you don’t want to over agitate the dough because it makes to much gluten.

[@chaddeaners]

Alton taught me more then culinary school.

[@recoil53]

Any pastry really.

[@deprofundis3293]

Love Alton! Best chili ever (although I modify it to add beans). Also his scallops.

[@xDerekLFx]

5:45 - The viscosity was different partially because it looks like no one added the butter to the hand whisked bowl. I think it got lost in the blender swap. Hopefully they caught it when they were cleaning up for the next scene.

[@TheBubbet]

Considering they went on to say the others were flat and wet and the hand whisked wasn't, you can bet they didn't catch it. I have never seen a pancake recipe with butter added to the batter...I don't know why they did that.

[@chef_Jeremy]

No they definitely realized and added it in, hand whisked would not have won if they had forgotten the butter

[@okhappiness4773]

@@TheBubbet the top results for pancake recipes all add butter to the batter, if you use box mix it would be weird to add butter but it's normal for an actual recipe

[@mystryman87]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@thatoneguyftl2530]

@@TheBubbet Lmao wtf kinda pancakes you eating that don't have butter? Butter is a necessity in pancakes.

[@Steevscool]

I cooked at Denny's. Their pancakes are a pre mix, and you are supposed to leave clumps alone for fluffy pancakes. I could always tell when someone over mixed the mix.

[@cassianandor4103]

I could tell when a mix was overmixed if the pancakes i got weren't as fluffy lol.

[@Steevscool]

@@cassianandor4103 Rubber pancakes are still tasty, but rubbery. Try living your best life serving rubbery pancakes at Denny's; you just can't do it.

[@andrewstaples9947]

I’m with Vi. I cut my pancakes first so the syrup will absorb through out the pancakes and I don’t have to hunt for syrup

[@raggy369]

I can’t believe I’ve never found your channel?!? I’m literally awake at 5am looking for the best pancake recipe for my love. Thank you! This is brilliant.

[@charidude1498]

If you are looking for other great recipes, they did a pumpkin pie taste test and their recipe is the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever had

[@raggy369]

@@charidude1498 thank you, I love pumpkin pie! 🥧

[@chef_Jeremy]

You just found this channel? Boy are you in for a ride

[@Jynxoria]

Nicole and Josh have such amazing charisma. Just laughing so much. Nicole being so disappointed at everything is so authentic. Laughing out loud for real 😭

[@zoemarch707]

I love Nicole and Josh's segment, especially when they both yelled into the oven. I wasn't expecting to hear it but i am not at all upset

[@alexissmith5534]

I’ve been uncontrollably laughing at the “flat, tough, and wet like my mom” & Nicole’s reaction from 9:42-24:32

[@deprofundis3293]

😂😂😂

[@CbRoXiDe]

The slow look of realisation on Nicole's face when she was giving the mixer a happy ending 😂👌.

[@sharayalee3376]

First time watching, whenever Rhett and Link asked Josh what he did in the kitchen and he goes off a mile a minute I always thought it was because of time…. Nope he really is turned to 10 the whole time lmao keep up the good work crew

[@rainbau3352]

josh's willingness to just drench his hands in syrup was mildly anxiety inducing. thanks mythical kitchen :)

[@metsimato222]

I need a "I'm Josh, and I'm Trevor, and together we're wicked smart!" t-shirt. Please don't let that be a joke.

[@themagicknightress7132]

That might not be very marketable, but a “Wicked Smart” shirt seems like it should be in the workings

[@fashionablechangeling2003]

'smaht'

[@alianathefoxfairy]

i need it as a ringtone

[@beerdo231]

It needs to have them standing with arms crossed on the front with the "I'm Josh and I'm Trevor" and then have them doing the back to back pointing on the back with the "and we're wicked smaht."

[@marim0y]

@@themagicknightress7132 you can find them everywhere online. It's a Boston thing made famous in Good Will Hunting. I had one for years.

[@danhkiin6074]

10 seconds in and this is already chaotic and amazing

[@brycedou]

I think oil vs Pam would’ve been a good category oil gives a really nice crispy edge and would’ve been a game changer with the cast iron.

[@smithchasea]

Definitely. I use coconut oil and cook in my CI griddle, and the pancakes are awesome!

[@davidbierbaum4881]

Is it just me, or, in the first round, did somebody forget to put the BUTTER in the hand-whisked dough? From 5:30 to 6:10 as evidence... I seem to remember from somewhere that gluten forming is the enemy of light fluffy pancakes. I really want to try the "replace water with ginger-ale" method one of these days.

[@diegolippi3170]

I work at KPMG, and it's great to see Tilda getting what she actually deserves, incredible worker!

[@pothospathic]

Nicole must spend 1/4 her time at work doing quiet, resigned sighs. She has to be a saint.

[@Soraviel]

Literally what I was thinking

[@MoonshineSazerac]

As opposed to V and Trev who must spend their entire day communicating in meaningless noises and incoherent honks, trying their absolute best to not just talk in a normal tone of voice.

[@DanielBoutinAwesome]

8:06 My canadian heart broke when you put forward your ice-cold take that table syrup is better than maple syrup... In what universe????

[@jacktrowbridge9591]

the "Wicked Smart" bit is one of the things I generally get excited and look for in all their videos

[@Aninram1985]

We need a Homemade Bread Mythbuster, and a Homemade Ice Cream Mythbuster!

[@emmaf.e.8248]

Nicole's sigh of disappointment is hilarious

[@chew_1993]

1 year ago: “filmed under Covid safety guidelines” Now: *drops pancake on floor* “three second rule!”

[@NickisNecromancy]

always nice to see the myth munchers results match up exactly w how i cook my food already, makes me feel like im doing smthn right

[@SIRiAlerion]

One day Vee will be able to accurately count how many she got right

[@aaronlawrence3274]

I think Trevor’s podcast is helping him come out of his shell even more here and I’m all here for it

[@joanna4655]

I love the organized chaos that is Mythical Kitchen. It’s just brilliant and so much fun to watch! 💙😆

[@TheShamass]

I really hope the Mythical Kitchen Crew enjoys making this series, I love watching it!

[@Q-Lady]

Ooh my Canadian self has just shriveled up inside my own skin with the words * fake maple syrup is better than the real stuff"

[@JunkyardBashSteve]

i love the wicked smart joke fr. I never see it coming

[@guardian35]

I use cast iron for pancakes all the time and still get the uniform, golden color like a non-stick. It looks like you used too much butter and overheated the pan causing you to actually fry the pancake batter. Lower the heat and use a butter brush or paper towel to evenly coat the pan with a thin layer of butter. You don't want it pooling together and creating heat pockets under the batter which causes the inconsistent browning and pale spots. Those pale spots are where thick pools of butter are separating the batter from the pan, not letting it cook and brown evenly. It's cool to be quirky and have fun but it's making your experiments sloppy and inconsistent.

[@erntaku]

The uniform browning is from a thinner oil film not so much due to the cooking surface material. Pools of oil will flash fry the moisture in the batter and cause that lacey browning pattern. Spray then wipe off the excess oil before pouring the batter to get those picture perfect, uniformly browned cakes.

[@stuartwhite8939]

Josh reminds me of my old co-worker who tried to get me fired because I refused to socialize with him outside of work matters. 😂😂😂

[@superdrummergaming]

"If I can put 'em in my mouth, they're real." - Josh Scherer, 2022

[@weegreengiant]

What I learn from these videos and GMM is that they really like the taste of butter haha

[@magyar231]

The wicked smart bit is adorable, keep it up guys!

[@melaniehanson7933]

One thing you left out, separating your eggs and whipping the whites or adding the eggs whole. I have recipes that call for separating the eggs and folding the whites whipped into the batter. I really want to know if it's worth the extra hassle

[@cristianm4208]

The myths I most wanted munched were Pam vs oil vs using butter, adding vanilla to the batter or not, using only baking soda, only baking powder, or a mix of both, as well as what you mentioned with the eggs. Then using brown high fructose corn syrup makes me so mad at Josh

[@LeolaGlamour]

It is in some instances I did it with a protein pancake batter and it worked wonderfully. I did it with a pre made special mix and it didn’t do much, but that premix is the best I’ve ever had! You don’t need to do anything to it.

[@fredfredburger22222]

I get a big grin on my face every time you do the Wicked Smart bit. It'll never get old.

[@Henjurama]

Can we get the recipe of the pancakes? I would like to make some for myself :)

[@SengentaroBloodwake]

NEVER tired of the Trevor and Josh "Wicked smart" bit. Keep it coming!

[@Xsyven]

I will always love Josh's raccoon empire.

[@mattfunnysocks]

Trevor getting upset that V dropped a pancake on the floor after he almost did the same thing 5 seconds prior is peak Mythical Kitchen

[@Coogles]

Y'all should post the recipe for the winner on these, I'd love to give them a try!

[@rileyrichardson6262]

I love that Josh will go from talking about pooping to calling himself crusty to quoting Lao Tse in like 40 seconds

[@StewartJ326]

✨PLEASEE✨ do a myth munchers on the best way to cook Bacon!!! Oven, pan, microwave, air fryer maybe cast iron/deep fryer if you wanna get weird??

[@juniperrb]

They just did!!

[@positivemindset30]

Keep the busting myths going. Love this series!

[@buzzxdrummin]

Caught V checking the spelling for whisked. Maybe Josh and Trevor can help since they are “wicked smart “. Love y’all take care!

[@newdayjesus6027]

Josh being considerate and wiping syrup off the table using the pancake ❤️

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

I love this series, so many personalities 😄

[@esteehanvey5647]

I am a new die hard fan of a hotdog is a sandwich!! i listen on my way to and from work and I love the controlled chaos, it lightens my mood 100% of the time

[@jakobkarlsson7112]

I thought I would come here learning some stuff about pancakes. But I was left perplexed by Josh bringing a fork to cut pancakes in half and proceed to eat them using his hands. I don't remember anything else from what I just watched.

[@Hllywd06]

Josh holding his "whisk" and convulsing is a gif we both need and don't need.

[@FireheartYGraystripe]

4:20 "we got the full written recipe in the description" There's like 500 links but I can't find the recipe?

[@chrisdickens3706]

i want all the recipes but can never find them

[@gracetheday]

Who messed this up and didnt add to description! Or tell Josh to stop saying it will be there 😣

[@FrankJoeger]

Love seeing Trevor channel his inner dad Josh, Number 1 son.

[@Fluffycakes84]

Love it! I only wish they tested different protein contents. Cake, AP, bread flour.

[@auntlynnie]

At 5:25 there was an unused bowl of melted butter, and it just disappeared when you moved to the griddle.

[@DarkEnv2]

I use a cast iron griddle and it looks much better than what that cast iron looked like. It’s all about controlling the heat so it doesn’t burn. I like the texture of the cast iron pancakes.

[@Moshikufu]

Josh and Trevor being wicked smart gets me up in the morning

[@MrTindall]

I feel this is the second time Vee got away with an extra point.

[@FflawedMetalhead]

Ti/Vi knows the best way to eat pancakes! I usually go a step further and smear a bit of butter on the top one, flip it over, and then cut the pancakes into bite-sized squares before drizzling syrup on top.

[@zeusathena26]

My grandmother always told me anything more than a whisk tightens the dough. I have personally found that to be true.

[@FalconOfStorms]

My grandmother always told me "I don't love you, now go away you little s***".

[@recoil53]

@@FalconOfStorms After saying "bring Grandma her happy juice".

[@raiku6518]

Trevor almost tropped his pancake: Trevor is relieved. Vianai trops her pancake: calmly pics it up pecause of the 3 second rule while Trevor screams in shock XD

[@ziggygunz2447]

Of course Josh's eye contact was cut, probably deemed too disturbing for most audiences lol

[@zeusathena26]

It may be the higher elevation but resting really is better.Every quick bread recipe, from pancakes to banana bread is better if you let it rest for 10-20 minutes before you cook/bake. Being at sea level may effect your results, since it effects baking! Use it for quick breads at least!

[@recoil53]

And crepes. In fact resting is part of most crepe recipe. Also batters for deep frying.

[@prospect689]

I'm really considering working for Josh's Racoon Enterprise. I see it's stock projections increase +500% in the next 5 years. I only got one question Josh, is there a Slurpie/slushie machine in the breakroom? If yes, then here's my application.

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Both. Since some people say there is a difference. There is also a trash pool it's very nice

[@MysterySteve]

I'll never get tired of the 'Wicked Smart' bit

[@Sasquatchseattle]

One recipe I came across for pancakes was whipping the egg whites separately and then folding it all together, I wonder how that would compare.

[@daniellucas5522]

Very different, but delicious. Honestly you need to change the recipe entirely for those - they're popular in japan and called soufflé pancakes.

[@demitriussmith741]

I do that plus sparkling water. The fluffiest pancakes of all time

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

Probably my favorite series on this channel. Fun and educational.

[@BlakaneezGuy]

The recipe isn't in the description, Josh lied :(

[@makeuptroll]

Never stop the wicked smaht bit. I'm from MA and my whole family talks like that and I love it.

[@emilyknox8489]

I love how Nichole sprays Pam on top of the pancakes and then later says that it's got an oily texture coating her mouth that she doesn't know where it came from. Lol. Also why does Josh never take a turn in the small kitchen?

[@cassianandor4103]

A pancake myth you ignored is that you have to lube the griddle. If you have a nonstick griddle (which you guys had) you don't need to lube the griddle, and in fact when you don't lube the griddle the pancakes come out better and have a nicer color too. Also Josh put his fingers all over unrested batter pancakes that were on the griddle, it kinda ruins the experiment honestly.

[@lecuyermarcandre]

I'm sorry but who in their right mind would say that fake syrup is better than real maple syrup!!

[@spiderteeth9540]

Right? The only thing about real maple is it's more expensive and generally harder to find, but God it really can't be beat

[@lecuyermarcandre]

​@UCbdZ8xJSvTd37uC-mQCnRMg Harder to find, not really (I lived in Canada, Germany and France and could get it everywhere), but more expensive for sure. Anyhow, I'm happy to pay the premium for the taste.

[@LuridRequiem]

Anyone else notice Vi writing hand-whisked at 10:06?

[@Leftyloveshuskies]

How about comparing food cooked on gas versus electricity considering there is now a push to switch from gas to electric stove tops. I would love to know whether it will make any difference especially since some food experts say yes and others say no.

[@cassianandor4103]

All that matters is a consistent temperature. From what I recall 375F is the right temperature to make pancakes, so as long as you have a consistent 385 it doesn't matter if it's with electric or gas, cuz keep in mind it's not like outside grilling where gas has less flavor than charcoal, so gas stoves don't really impart any flavor on what you're cooking.

[@Princeofwinners]

Could you please do bacon myths like microwave vs oven vs stove. Cold pan vs hot pan. Uncured vs cured.

[@Kruhee]

Wait, on the first step they forgot the butter in the hand mixed...

[@LexyThomas134]

5:25 she realized what that looked like haha

[@seanbranstetter3498]

Love how V was in the whole shot writing hand whisked while they were talking about telling them

[@fountainfaerie]

hell yes!!!!! I’m so hype every time there’s mythmunchers