Breakfast
Tender Pancakes Without Overmixing
Whisk dry ingredients separately from wet ones. Fold together just until no large pockets of flour remain; small lumps are fine.
What you need
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Milk
- Egg and a little oil
Put it into practice
Cook on a moderately heated surface. Flip when bubbles appear and the edges begin to look set, then finish the second side.
The detail that makes a difference
Do not press pancakes flat with the spatula. If the outside browns too quickly, reduce the heat so the middle has time to cook.
Make it work in your kitchen
Start with a small batch and taste as you go. Keep a note of the ingredients and proportions you prefer so you can repeat the result. For substitutions, consider texture and cooking time as well as flavor; a softer ingredient often needs less time than a firm one.
These are practical cooking guides, not laboratory-tested recipes. Cooking times vary with ingredients, equipment and portion size. Follow package instructions where applicable.