Given I have to make the batter now to eat in 3-4hrs, what's the best way to store my pancakes (or the batter)?
I'm about to make some pancakes(1) for my daughter, and will want to make some for me and my wife this evening (in about 3-4hrs), since using a single egg should make at ~six I'll have too much batter for the one or two I wish to make now, so I'd like to use the same mix for both instances.
Is it better to store the mixed batter for 3hrs and then cook this evening's fresh or should I cook them now, store the cooked pancakes and reheat this evening?
What's the best way to store the batter/prepared pancakes?
Finally, what should I take in to account when cooking/reheating the stored batter/pancakes?
1. I know the term has different meanings, so to be clear, I mean pancakes like these.
Best Answer
Batter for pancakes is often nicer if it is left in the fridge for a few hours. I'd make them fresh tonight with the batter you're making for the couple you want now. Enjoy!
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How far in advance can you make pancake batter?
Yes, you can refrigerate pancake batter overnight or for up to four days. For best results, make sure to store the pancake batter in an airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator. You can also place the pancake batter into a liquid-safe Ziploc bag or sealable piping bag.Can you make pancake batter the day before?
You can't make your batter the night before, or even an hour before you make your pancakes. It all goes back to those leavening agents: They start doing their job as soon as they come into contact with the wet ingredients, and will get less and less effective the longer you wait to ladle the batter into the pan.How long can you keep batter mix in the fridge?
Ever wondered if you can keep pancake batter in the fridge? Standard pancake batter (made from flour, milk and eggs) should last for between two to four days when stored in the refrigerator, depending on the expiry date listed on your milk and eggs.Can I make pancake batter overnight?
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Answer 2
It won't matter for the style of pancake that you're doing, but for ones that use chemical leavening like you'd find in the US, there are issues with holding the batter for long periods:
If you're using baking soda as a leavening, it'll have already given its all by the time you cook it hours later ... but you'd have to add baking powder to compensate when it's time, as there might not be enough acid left for baking soda. Baking powder in the batter isn't as much of a problem if it's double-acting, where it'll give some leavening when it gets wet, and again as it gets warm. Of course, you don't want to add too much baking powder, as it can give a metallic taste.
For the style you're looking to do (crepes, pannekoeken, etc), it's often better to let the batter sit for a whole as nixy said (much better than letting the cooked product sit), but my only issue is that each round of baking you almost always lose the first one as you're trying to get the timing/heat adjusted correctly.
(lose in the "less than ideal, I'll go and eat this one when no one's looking" sense, not the "unfit for human consumption" type)
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