Fluffier Pancakes and Waffles
In order to make pancakes or waffles which are light and fluffy, baking powder serves to be an important element in such recipes. Such is made possible because, as mentioned earlier, a basic chemical process that baking powder provides results in the inclusion of air pockets in a batter, therefore causing it to rise, expanding by carbon dioxide through liquid when heated. This method gives a better fluffy, airy texture perfect for morning delights such as pancakes or waffles. Using the addition of baking powder allows your batter to become light and less thick since batter could become too dense when flour is just used with eggs.
Using fresh baking powder, combined with not overmixing the batter is also how to create your lightest pancakes. When you mix the ingredients, take care not to overwork them, as this will make the bubbles created by the baking powder pop. If too much stirring is done, the batter will lose all the lift it needs in order to fluff, so it’s a delicate process, but worth it when you get the right combination. Additionally, a little bit of baking powder added to the ready pancake mix can also make the pancakes rise even higher with their light, fluffy texture unharmed.
Double-acting is an excellent choice to produce the maximum lift, for the baking powder acts not only once when it meets the wet ingredients but again once it meets the heat. This double action allows pancakes and waffles to rise both stovetop and in the waffle iron evenly. Because you want the texture throughout the item to be the same and consistent, that makes this perfect for a double-acting baking powder to anyone working on getting that perfect pancake or waffle recipe.
