For Truly Fluffy Pancakes, Replace The Milk With This Shelf-Stable Alternative - Tasting Table

"Essentially milk that has been reduced to eliminate most of its water content, evaporated milk is a thick, creamy, slightly sweet dairy alternative that has a 2-year long shelf life. But its uses go far beyond replacing a glass of milk. The ingredient is your secret weapon to richer, fluffier pancakes. Due to its lower moisture content, evaporated milk will create an especially thick pancake batter that helps trap air bubbles, resulting in a lighter, fluffier, and taller pancake."

"You can replace regular milk or buttermilk in a pancake recipe with about the same amount amount of evaporated milk. Some pancake recipes vary in how much evaporated milk to add based on the amount of other wet ingredients required. For example, if you're only adding one egg, you might need to add more evaporated milk or (use less and thin it out with water) than if you're adding two eggs."

Evaporated milk is concentrated milk with most water removed, producing a thick, creamy, slightly sweet dairy product with a long shelf life. Its lower moisture content yields a denser pancake batter that traps air bubbles, resulting in lighter, fluffier, and taller pancakes. The concentrated fat improves fat distribution, creating a velvety, creamier batter and a tender crumb while maintaining structural integrity. The sweet, milky notes promote deeper flavor and a nicely browned, caramelized exterior. Evaporated milk can replace regular milk or buttermilk in equal amounts, though recipes with fewer eggs may require more evaporated milk or dilution with water.

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