- Buttermilk pancakes are made by mixing a batter together and heating a flat cooking surface, like a skillet. Butter or cooking oil is spread across the skillet and the pancakes are poured into a circular shape. Once the batter starts to bubble the pancakes are flipped and cooked on the other side. The pancake is removed from the heat and served. Butter and syrup are usually added to a completed pancake before eating.
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In order to make the pancake process easier and more creative, several pancake tools have been made for the kitchen. One of the most popular tools is the pancake mold. Pancakes molds come in different designs including animals, pumpkins, hearts, stars and leaves. Griddles are sold to give cooks a totally flat surface so pancakes keep their even shape.
A batter dispenser provides drip-free batter to pour onto griddles and is easy to use. - Buttermilk pancakes can be homemade or purchased in a pre-made mix. A homemade recipe consists of buttermilk, flour, baking powder and milk. Pre-made mixes come in a powder form and either need just water added or a mix of milk and eggs. The pancake mix comes in a box or plastic bottle. Pancakes are also popular at restaurants, such as the International House of Pancakes (IHOP), which serves pancakes as its main menu item.
- Worldwide, buttermilk pancakes are made differently. In Asia, pancakes are served with a peanut filling and are more of a snack than a meal. Poland citizens make pancakes filled with cheese that are known as naleśniki. In Sweden, potatoes are added to pancakes and are known as raggmunk.
- Pancakes are popular on their own, but many items can be added for extra flavor. Some popular add-in ingredients for pancakes include blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, bananas, sugar and cream cheese. Fruit is also a popular topping on top of buttermilk pancakes along with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Smaller buttermilk pancakes are referred to as "silver dollars" and can be used as the ends of a breakfast sandwich like McDonald's McGriddle sandwich.
