Okay, so I saw this question floating around online: “Can you make pancakes with evaporated milk?” And, honestly, I was curious. I mean, I always have a can of evaporated milk sitting in my pantry, but I never really use it for anything other than the occasional pumpkin pie. So, I decided to give it a shot and see what happens.
The Experiment Begins
First things first, I grabbed my usual pancake recipe – you know, the basic one with flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, an egg, and regular milk. But this time, instead of the regular milk, I measured out the same amount of evaporated milk. I figured, might as well go all in, right?
Mixing it Up
I dumped all the dry ingredients into a bowl – the flour, baking powder, a little sugar, and a pinch of salt. Gave it a good whisk. Then, I cracked in the egg and poured in the evaporated milk. Now, here’s where I noticed a difference. Evaporated milk is way thicker than regular milk, so the batter seemed a little… denser, I guess? I mixed it all up, trying not to overmix, but it definitely felt different than usual.
Cooking Time
I heated up my trusty griddle and greased it with a little butter. Then, I poured out some batter for the first pancake. It spread out a bit slower than I’m used to, again because of that thicker batter. I let it cook for a couple of minutes on one side, until I saw those little bubbles forming, and then flipped it.
- First side: Cooked pretty normally, maybe a tiny bit slower.
- Second side: Seemed to brown up a bit quicker, I think.
The Taste Test
Okay, the moment of truth! I stacked up a few pancakes, drizzled them with some syrup (because, obviously), and took a bite. And… you know what? They were pretty good!
Here’s the verdict:
- Texture: Definitely denser and a bit chewier than regular pancakes. Not in a bad way, just… different.
- Flavor: They had a slightly richer, almost caramelized taste. I think that’s from the evaporated milk. It’s subtle, but it’s there.
So, can you make pancakes with evaporated milk? Absolutely! They won’t be exactly the same as your usual pancakes, but they’re definitely tasty in their own way. If you’re looking for a richer, denser pancake, or if you just happen to have a can of evaporated milk you need to use up, give it a try! I was pleasantly surprised, and I think you might be too.
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