Is there a formula for converting pancake batter to waffle batter?
I have a wonderful pancake recipe that I would like to convert into a waffle recipe. Is there a generally accepted formula for doing this? Based on other recipes I've seen, it looks like the amount of oil is the main difference. Would more flour or other ingredients need to be added to compensate for additional oil? Are there any specific pitfalls to avoid?
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Add an extra egg and 1/3 cup oil, my waffle recipe uses half baking powder, half baking soda while my pancakes only use baking powder (but when converting a mix I usually just do the egg and oil).
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How do I turn pancake mix into waffle mix?
Those are the basic differences between waffles and pancakes. You'll be able to alter the waffle mix by changing the amount of fat and sugar so that you can make pancakes.Are pancake and waffle batter interchangeable?
A few more key differences: Waffle batter contains a higher percentage of sugar (for caramelization) and a bit more fat (for a crisp exterior) than pancake batter. In short, no, the batters are not interchangeable.How to make waffles with pancake mix
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Assuming your goal is crispy waffles and tender pancakes, they are fairly different. If you like them really crispy, consider using about 20% cornstarch in place of some of the flour.
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