Common Pancake Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Pancakes are one of the most delicious desserts that nearly every person knows how to prepare. However, if you truly want to make perfect fluffy pancakes every single time, here are a few common mistakes to avoid.

Don’t Skimp on Ingredients

The best thing about pancakes is that you need only a few ingredients to make them, so don’t be tempted to use old eggs or flour. Using fresh, quality ingredients is the first step towards preparing perfect fluffy pancakes.

Overmixing the Batter

In case your pancakes always end up being rubbery and tough, it’s probably the result of overmixed batter. The trick to making fluffy pancakes is to mix the batter just until dry and wet ingredients are combined and then leave it to rest even if there are still some lumps left.

Flipping Too Often

Flipping your pancakes more than once will likely cause them to lose that beautiful fluffy texture, so try to avoid this mistake.

High Heat

The key to making perfect golden-brown pancakes is to cook them over medium heat. Setting the heat too high will cause your pancakes to burn before they’re cooked on the inside, so it’s important to pay attention to the heat while cooking.