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Marta in the Jar's avatar

@Heather Townsend you can find the pancake recipe in this post!

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Heather Townsend's avatar

Thank you! Will try it for breakfast

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I thought so's avatar

Stop pressing them down after turning them.

- Former IHOP cook

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Marta in the Jar's avatar

Thanks for the advice, I'm always afraid they won't cook evenly!

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They will, but when in doubt, pick it up with the spatula, turn it into your hand so that the second side is facing up, then use the spatula corner tip to open (pierce) the second side and you'll see if it's done. If not put that second side back down on the heat. Never turn a pancake twice on the heat (grill, pan, etc.).

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Marta in the Jar's avatar

Great knowledge, I appreciate it!

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I thought so's avatar

I'm glad. I couldn't eat pancakes for years after that job.

Basically, the pressing down pushes out all the air. They are then cakey, but not fluffy.

It's the same with meats, only you're pressing out the juiciness (especially with burgers).

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