You dream of soft and golden pancakes, but the waiting time for the batter to rest breaks your greedy momentum? Good news! 🎉 There is a pro tip to completely skip this step and prepare perfect pancakes without compromising on taste or texture. Discover how to make pancakes without resting in an instant with this foolproof technique. 🔥
Why should batter normally rest? 🤔
If someone tells you that batter resting is essential, it’s because the starch in the flour needs time to hydrate. The result? A more supple batter, light pancakes, and no lumps.
But what if we could activate this process instantly? That’s exactly what this method validated by a crepe expert proposes. No more waiting, hello immediate indulgence! 😍
The ultimate tip: warm milk for instant batter 🔥
🥛 THE SECRET? Warm the milk before incorporating it into the batter. This gentle heat speeds up the hydration of the flour and allows for a fluid batter immediately.
How to do it? Follow these ultra-simple steps:
📝 Ingredients:
✔ 250 g flour
✔ 2 eggs
✔ 1 pinch of salt
✔ 1 tablespoon of sugar
✔ 500 ml of warmed milk at 18-20°C
👩🍳 Express preparation:
1️⃣ Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2️⃣ Add the eggs, then a bit of warm milk while gently whisking.
3️⃣ Gradually incorporate the rest of the milk until you get a smooth batter.
4️⃣ Heat your pan and get ready for perfect pancakes, no resting! 🚀
✅ Tested and validated by Catherine Merdy-Goasdoué, trainer in creperie and author of the book Les Crêpes, l’Art, la Manière.
Want even faster? Use a blender! 🚀
If you want zero lumps and zero effort, grab your blender! By blending all the ingredients together, the gluten relaxes faster and your batter is ready immediately.
🎯 Quick instructions:
🔹 Put all the ingredients in the blender.
🔹 Blend for 30 seconds.
🔹 Pour the batter directly into the hot pan.
💡 Bonus tip: If your batter thickens a bit, add a splash of warm milk before cooking.
What if you prepared your batter in advance? ⏳
If you want to anticipate your pancake cravings, know that the batter can last 2 days in the fridge and up to 2 months in the freezer.
🔹 In the fridge: Keep it in an airtight bottle, shake before use.
🔹 In the freezer: Pour it into freezer bags, thaw in the fridge the day before.
📌 Result? No more need to prepare everything at the last minute! 😍
Common mistakes to avoid for successful pancakes! 🚫
🔥 Pan too cold or poorly greased → Result: pancakes that stick.
🥄 Overmixing the batter → Too much gluten = elastic pancakes.
🥛 Milk too hot → It can cook the eggs and create lumps.
🎯 THE RIGHT MOVE: Pour a small ladle of batter, wait for bubbles to form, and flip your pancake!
Your turn! Share your pancakes 🥞
Have you tried this tip? 📸 Share your prettiest pancakes on Instagram with #CrêpesExpress!
👇 Tell us in the comments: what is your favorite topping? Sugar, Nutella, salted butter caramel? 😍
Céline, a crêpe enthusiast, shares her recipes and tips on her blog dedicated to this culinary art. As a passionate blogger, she explores all aspects of crêpes, from traditional to innovative creations. Join her for delicious and inspiring culinary adventures!
