Pancake Nirvana

I love pancakes but have never been able to make that perfectly round, fluffy & light, golden, delicious pancake. But I have recently found the light.....if this is something you suffer with as well, join me and I will tell you how to reach pancake nirvana.

Step One: Have the right tools for the job! I recently aquired an electric pancake griddle and it makes the job so much easier!! 6 pancakes at a time and you can control the degrees temperature, which is vital for a golden pancake. I have found 325-350 degrees is just about perfect, but you might need to play with it a bit.

Step Two: When mixing your batter be careful not to over mix, this will make your pancakes tough and chewy (a few lumps are okay). And more importantly, after mixing the batter let it sit for about 10 mins before starting to make the pancakes. This allows the gluten in the flour to relax and makes for lighter, fluffier pancakes.

Step Three: To get round and similar sized pancakes, use a 1/3 measuring cup to pour the batter. Works great every time!

Step Four: Wait for the pancake top to start bubbling before flipping. If it is getting too brown turn down the temperature.

Step Five: Enjoy the best pancakes ever!!

Perfect Pancake Recipe-has a great sweet taste

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 TBSP canola oil
1/3 cup water
1 to 1 1/4 cups plain rice or soy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 TBSP pure maple syrup

Sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Add wet to dry, mix until just combined. Let sit 10 mins.

Meanwhile preheat griddle for about 2-3 mins. You will know the griddle is ready by flicking a few water drops onto it, if they sizzle, it's ready.

Make your super yummy pancakes and remember to invite me over for some!!