How do you fix pancakes that are too 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.

Why did my pancakes come out dense?

Too much egg, however, will make the pancake dense and custard-like; not enough will make it drier and more biscuit-like. Baking powder and baking soda are the chemical leaveners typically used in pancakes. They are responsible for the bubbles in the batter, and for making the cakes light and fluffy.

How do you make pancakes light and fluffy?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR FLUFFY PANCAKES:

1. DON’T OVER MIX THE BATTER. Why do pancake recipes always tell you not to overmix the batter? Gluten in the flour is the answer!
2. LET THE BATTER REST. Set the batter aside for 15-30 minutes.
3. SEPARATE AND BEAT EGG WHITES:

What should pancake batter look like?

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.

Why are my pancakes flat after baking?

A flat pancake could be the result of an overly-wet batter. Add a little extra flour and see if that makes a difference. The batter should be thick enough that it drips rather than runs off the spoon—and remember, it should have some lumps still in it. If a little flour doesn’t fix the issue, there could be an issue with your baking powder.

Why do pancakes have air pockets in them?

Air pockets equal fluffiness. Wait too long, and they’ll all escape out of the batter. On the other hand, pancakes and waffles also usually contain baking powder, another type of leavener that activates twice: once when it’s mixed with a liquid, and once when it’s exposed to heat. Baking powder acts like a safety net.

How can I tell if my pancakes are bad?

Test its freshness by splashing a little warm water on a spoonful of baking powder; it should bubble or fizz gently. If it doesn’t, add baking powder to your grocery list and have eggs for breakfast instead. These pancakes don’t taste like… anything.

Do you press down on pancakes to make them crispy?

Do not! They are not hamburgers, and pressing down will not give you crispier edges. It will give you dense-as-heck pancakes, since you’re pressing all the air out.