2 weeks Ago By Nicola Roy
There's something so satisfying about a scrumptious stack of pancakes . Their light, fluffy texture and the endless variety of toppings make them a breakfast favorite. Despite being relatively simple to prepare, achieving that perfect restaurant-style fluffiness can be a challenge.
However, culinary experts have a solution. Cassie Cooks suggests adding one unexpected ingredient to your pancake batter for that perfect texture - leftover oatmeal. READ MORE: Gordon Ramsay swears by 'odd' ingredient for perfect steak - but it's not what you'd expect Sharing her tip on the BBC Good Food Everyday Instagram account, she explains how this breakfast staple can enhance your pancakes and improve their texture.
It's also an excellent way to utilize any leftovers. In a recent video showing off her pancakes, she said: "You'll never guess the secret ingredient in these thick and fluffy American-style pancakes. It's something I often have left over from family breakfasts.
Yes, it's cold porridge." This came as a surprise to many followers, with one commenting: "Great idea they look super fluffy too!" Another added: "Waste not! ! Awesome idea!!" Here's everything you need to whip up a batch at home. Ingredients 150g cold leftover oatmeal 150g self-raising flour Two tsp baking powder One ripe banana, mashed Two large eggs 100ml milk Two tsp vegetable or sunflower oil Fruit, yogurt and maple syrup or honey, to serve Method Combine the oatmeal, flour, baking powder, banana, eggs, and milk in a bowl.
Warm up some oil in a skillet, then spoon dollops of the porridge blend into it, cooking on medium until the bottom turns golden and bubbles appear on top. Flip them over and let them cook for a couple more minutes until they're done all the way through. Keep them warm in a low-temp oven while you finish off the batter.
Dish them out with fruit and yogurt, and crown them with a syrup or honey topping. Cassie said: "This is one of my favourite leftover recipes and a great way to reduce waste in your kitchen." If you want ideas and inspiration to plan your next UK adventure plus selected offers and competitions, sign up for our 2Chill weekly newsletter here.
