How do you make pancakes less cakey?

For light, fluffy pancakes, you want to mix just until the batter comes together—it’s okay if there are still some lumps of flour. Fat (melted butter) makes the pancakes rich and moist. Adding too much fat will make them seem more like pound cake; they’ll have smaller bubbles and won’t rise as much.

How do I keep my pancakes dense?

Milk provides the liquid. Recipes may use whole, skim or nonfat milk, as well as yogurt, sour cream or buttermilk. Eggs help the batter hold together and keep the pancakes moist. Egg whites, with two for every egg they replace, will work.

Does pancake batter need to rest?

Give the batter a rest before cooking. A rest of at least five minutes allows for the even hydration of the batter and also allows the gluten you created—which will develop even with careful, minimal mixing—to relax. The lumps will smooth out somewhat during this rest.

How do you make pancakes not taste like flour?

These pancakes don’t taste like… After salt, it’s time to start experimenting. Substitute a different kind of flour—like whole wheat, rye, oat, or almond flours or cornmeal—for half of the all-purpose flour in the recipe. Add a spoonful of sugar (or honey or maple syrup) to the batter.

Should pancake batter be runny?

BATTER The batter should be slightly lumpy (image below) and should pour easily but should not be runny. If it’s too thick add milk a tablespoon or two at a time. If it’s too runny or you’ve accidentally added too much liquid, you can add a bit of flour to get the right consistency.

Should you let your pancake batter rest?

What ingredient makes pancakes rise?

Baking powder
Baking powder makes pancakes rise. Some baking soda is added when the batter contains acidic ingredients, such as buttermilk. Melted butter in the batter helps tenderize pancakes. Other ingredients, including fruit, nuts and vanilla can be added for flavor.

Should pancake batter be thin or thick?