Why does first pancake never work

Email us. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest tips, tricks, recipes and more, sent twice a week. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. This entire process got me thinking a little beyond pancakes, though. Like how this cooking process was more of a metaphor for how to start working towards your dreams. Hear me out! As a food blogger with million-and-one ideas constantly racking my mind, I know how frustrating, intimidating, and fearful it can be to go after what you want.

Or make ourselves believe that now is not the right time. You might not be good at your craft right now. And today may not have been the best timing. BUT, can I just say it again?

Our biggest problem starts with our love of Pam. No, not your mom or your third-grade crush: we're talking cooking spray. Often, people spritz the pan — or throw down a pat of butter to melt, or some oil, hoping it will keep the pancake from sticking, making it easier to flip.

That's why that first pancake often has a webbed, lacy look on one side — and is a little greasier than the rest. Instead, let the pan warm up, then spread a little butter or oil on it, using a paper towel to wipe off most of the excess. You're seasoning the pan, just like you would a cast iron skillet, so that first pancake doesn't stick or sop up all that fat.

IHOP uses extra-long griddles in its 1, restaurants to cook pancakes; for the rest of us mere mortals, a nonstick pan will do. Basically, you're filling in those microscopic crevices so the wet pancake batter won't seep into the holes and stick to the pan, causing tears and awkward flips. How weird, I was considering asking this question myself - first one is always dodgy in my experience! In answer to Zoe46hop. I think when that happens the pan isnt hot enough this is the first year ive made decent pancakes usually they are a soggy mess.

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