The Ultra-Thick Pancake Is on the Rise

"Instead of the traditional diner-style stack, they're now extra-tall golden-brown cakes, two to an order, and slightly rounded on the edges. Our recipe has not changed, Reed says. What has changed is the process: We bake them in cast-iron skillets versus on the griddle."

"At trendy restaurants across the country, big stacks of pancakes have given way to single (or double at most) super-thick, showstopper pancakes, formed to a pan, and often accompanied by creative add-ons and toppings."

"The big-pancake moment is a global fascination right now - at breakfast spots in Toronto; Pueblo, Mexico; Manila, Philippines; and Tokyo. The popular recipe developer Paris Starn recently even created a big-pan pancake series."

"Though it didn't invent this style of pancake, NYC's Golden Diner, which opened in 2019, certainly popularized it in recent years. Thanks to massive success on social media, the restaurant has recently become synonymous with its honey-butter pancakes."

Luella's Southern Kitchen reintroduced buttermilk pancakes with a new cooking method, baking them in cast-iron skillets. This change aligns with a trend of thick, showstopper pancakes at restaurants nationwide. Other establishments are also innovating with unique pancake styles, such as masa pancakes and souffle-style pancakes. The big-pancake trend has gained global popularity, with restaurants in various countries embracing this style. NYC's Golden Diner has notably popularized honey-butter pancakes, contributing to the trend's visibility on social media.

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