tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post3778745652971039728..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Tender pancakes with a secret ingredientMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-65739283782942932962020-10-28T15:19:51.740-04:002020-10-28T15:19:51.740-04:00Unfortunately i used cornstarch in place of the po...Unfortunately i used cornstarch in place of the potato starch and i was very drying to the mouth i dont know if the potato starch would give me a different resultEsraahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502743509696991876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-31854742584784697322013-07-01T15:43:42.460-04:002013-07-01T15:43:42.460-04:00I know potato starch if a good alternative to corn...I know potato starch if a good alternative to cornstarch in savory cooking but I've never used it until now. Give it a try in pancakes one day and see what you think...Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-79440429667594121442013-07-01T15:42:59.757-04:002013-07-01T15:42:59.757-04:00Yes, give it a try one day! : )Yes, give it a try one day! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-88154643050718106372013-07-01T09:35:42.026-04:002013-07-01T09:35:42.026-04:00I use potato starch instead of corn starch for Jap...I use potato starch instead of corn starch for Japanese cooking. I can't believe that's a secret ingredient in pancakes. I am going to try this as soon as I get a chance in the US!Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-30772403836512838102013-07-01T07:25:17.386-04:002013-07-01T07:25:17.386-04:00I hate having to whip eggs just for pancakes also,...I hate having to whip eggs just for pancakes also, so I'm so glad you posted these! Now breakfast can be on the table in even less time!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-89259121566013549802013-06-29T19:27:00.729-04:002013-06-29T19:27:00.729-04:00Hi Asmita - not very long ago, I made pancakes fro...Hi Asmita - not very long ago, I made pancakes from the box. Once you make them from scratch, there's no going back. I like these pancakes as well as a buttermilk and another classic one I have in my index. My son loves pancakes (with bacon) for breakfast.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-44626418734482190892013-06-29T08:24:25.005-04:002013-06-29T08:24:25.005-04:00Hi Monica,
These pancakes look so soft. It's i...Hi Monica,<br />These pancakes look so soft. It's interesting to know you add potato starch. I will need to try this one as my daughter loves pancakes and every morning she eats it ( the pre packaged ). I would love to make fresh pancakes which are soft and fluffy like these!Asmitahttp://www.compulsivefoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-52030056464221779852013-06-29T08:06:46.660-04:002013-06-29T08:06:46.660-04:00I wonder too. Like I mentioned, I've heard ot...I wonder too. Like I mentioned, I've heard others rave about cornstarch in cookies and this cookbook I was reading said they used cornstarch in Victorian times to make tender, "velvety" cakes...Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-81709638216815964672013-06-29T01:11:39.483-04:002013-06-29T01:11:39.483-04:00Such a cool idea! I've never tried potato star...Such a cool idea! I've never tried potato starch before. I wonder what other recipes it could work with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-49807289176418197352013-06-28T20:55:32.717-04:002013-06-28T20:55:32.717-04:00I'm learning right with you! : )I'm learning right with you! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-62782708523733462392013-06-28T20:55:00.618-04:002013-06-28T20:55:00.618-04:00I've been wondering about the cornstarch...won...I've been wondering about the cornstarch...wonder why it went out of fashion since it seems like the old recipes used to use it (but what do I know). Does the cornstarch make the cookie cake-like though? I like a soft but chewy cookie for the most part when it comes to, say, choc chip.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-67275645956270349002013-06-28T20:54:03.388-04:002013-06-28T20:54:03.388-04:00Thanks, Angie. They came out soft and tender w/o ...Thanks, Angie. They came out soft and tender w/o whipped egg whites.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-35091447835460406412013-06-28T20:53:20.969-04:002013-06-28T20:53:20.969-04:00Shannon - this was a library cookbook find. I was ...Shannon - this was a library cookbook find. I was checking out and saw a "Brunch!" book on the return cart...asked for it and here we are. I was intrigued by the potato starch, too. I've seen it in other cake recipes and wondered...and like I said, I've heard others rave about cornstarch in cookies. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-54801031748640297812013-06-28T19:10:15.996-04:002013-06-28T19:10:15.996-04:00I never would have thought to use potato starch my...I never would have thought to use potato starch my friend, this looks way too delicious :D<br /><br />Cheers<br />CCUChoc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565188666150518885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-84059120871613057812013-06-28T13:03:34.726-04:002013-06-28T13:03:34.726-04:00These pancakes look delicious, Monica! As a matter...These pancakes look delicious, Monica! As a matter of fact, I recently tried out a cookie recipe that used cornstarch and boy did it do the trick! Nice, soft, and tender -- just like you said. I'm sure potato starch would be just as great in pancakes. What a great idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333522129684354079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-2288333666792340912013-06-28T09:13:01.549-04:002013-06-28T09:13:01.549-04:00These pancakes look so soft!These pancakes look so soft!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-25622308894551783692013-06-28T07:52:46.479-04:002013-06-28T07:52:46.479-04:00this is SO interesting: potato starch, you say! I&...this is SO interesting: potato starch, you say! I'm completely going to try these; i probably live in a perpetual state of trying to find the perfect pancake on some level. :) and it gives me a good reason to add potato starch to the pantry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198781416825763430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72804438323771316502013-06-27T23:23:37.548-04:002013-06-27T23:23:37.548-04:00I hope you give it a try and let me know what you ...I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think, Kelly. I think these are just as good as the pancakes that we add the whites to. I'll continue to research to make sure though. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-90148906877111880212013-06-27T23:22:00.295-04:002013-06-27T23:22:00.295-04:00Would love to know if/how it works with cornstarch...Would love to know if/how it works with cornstarch if you try it.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-5574930347922562202013-06-27T23:03:50.423-04:002013-06-27T23:03:50.423-04:00These pancakes look so light and perfect Monica! I...These pancakes look so light and perfect Monica! I always have potato starch on hand so this is great. I find it a bit bothersome to whip up egg whites for my batter sometimes too so thanks so much for sharing the great tip about potato starch:) Will definitely try this next time :)Kellyhttp://lifemadesweeter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-1547585792035369822013-06-27T19:07:09.058-04:002013-06-27T19:07:09.058-04:00Potato Starch! I would have never guessed.. going ...Potato Starch! I would have never guessed.. going to try this and possibly cornstarch too. I can never have too many pancakes! These look fantastic!Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttp://www.brooklynfarmgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-25005646583618298812013-06-27T17:20:07.729-04:002013-06-27T17:20:07.729-04:00Thanks Anne but I can't take any credit. Ina ...Thanks Anne but I can't take any credit. Ina (not that one but Ms. Pickney of Chicago) somehow cracked the code on this one. I'm sure there are other ways to get the same result but this impressed me.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-58495329861305796602013-06-27T17:18:18.669-04:002013-06-27T17:18:18.669-04:00I know life gets too busy. When I first decided t...I know life gets too busy. When I first decided to "make time" for family breakfasts, it stressed me out a little...but then it became normal and it naturally happens all the time now. I'd never bought potato starch before but now I'm glad. Hope you try this.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-89748131111687706342013-06-27T17:17:15.466-04:002013-06-27T17:17:15.466-04:00Thank you, Georgia! I love learning something new...Thank you, Georgia! I love learning something new like this. So many "secrets" hiding in plain sight. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-12559532998106055822013-06-27T17:16:44.484-04:002013-06-27T17:16:44.484-04:00I'd have never thought it either but I figured...I'd have never thought it either but I figured it was worth a try and I can use the potato starch for other things if it didn't work out. Worked out pretty well! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.com