Heavy And Rubbery Pancakes

@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

me, personally, i always buy philippine brands like white king and maya. but this was a gift, not a local brand, and you know how some mothers are like. they prefer to "estimate" than read the instructions. oh, well.

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louievill

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

Yes " white king" that is our brand since I was a kid

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sishy7

@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

29 Mar 17

That's the brand I use!

We have them down here too - but we do have to go to Asian grocery stores to find them...

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

29 Mar 17

I have never liked pancakes, why they are coming out so heavy and rubbery could be because they are old. But I'm not sure, just a thought.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

ladyduck and her husband doesn't like pancakes, either, but they like waffles and crepes. is it the same with you @fishtiger?

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

30 Mar 17

@hereandthere Waffles not so much, crepes are ok

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louievill

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

If it's thick and heavy like bread then put hotdog in between, then it's waffle dog

, waffle dog is made of the same stuff. I like mine thin, just a little thicker than crepes, I like it with butter or syrup. Sometimes I eat it with a slice of cheddar or yes hotdog

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louievill

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

@hereandthere exactly, that is the " poor man's" waffle dog, yes literally it will sell like hot cakes

, because a lot could afford it even the kids. On the streets. Better than buying in an expensive convenience store

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

i have a relative who is selling corn dogs by sticking a small piece of hotdog on a toothpick, dipping it in batter, then deep frying it. it's a hit with kids and sells - like hotcakes!

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sishy7

@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

29 Mar 17

There's one brand from the Philippines that I like to use... White King, I think what it's called and it says 'Hotcake' on the box... If I follow the instruction on the box, it always comes out nicely - fluffy and has just the right sweetness even if we eat it as is...

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

true! you can eat it without adding anything. we like licking the batter, too! now i know what to gift you - if we ever meet, that is!

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sishy7

@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

29 Mar 17

@hereandthere Anything from you I'll treasure... Well, if it's food I'll have to eat it but I'll still treasure the thoughts forever...

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

@sishy7 but i see that it's also available in the asian stores there so it won't be "new" to you anymore. hmm, anything else you'd like from here?

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cherigucchi

@cherigucchi (14876)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

My kids and I love pancakes so if we do really want to eat some nice ones, we'd rather go out and try getting what we really want.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

where do you and your kids like to go to eat pancakes, jollibee? mcdonald's?

Anna

@LadyDuck (472081)

• Switzerland

29 Mar 17

I never prepare pancakes, my husband does not like pancakes.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

no waffles or crepes either?

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

@LadyDuck do you make waffles on a waffle maker? what do you put in your crepes?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472081)

• Switzerland

29 Mar 17

@hereandthere Yes, waffles and crepes often, it's only the pancakes that we both dislike.

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28643)

• Mauritius

29 Mar 17

I have been eating pancakes made out of cassava flour and almond milk. I think those pancakes are healthy since they are both gluten and lactose free. There has been so much buzz lately about the benefits of cassava. And the taste is quite nice too

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28643)

• Mauritius

30 Mar 17

@hereandthere cassava flour and almond milk are sold in most supermarkets and so are easily available. In fact my mum suffers from lactose intolerance and was following the 'paleo' diet and so we had been looking for subtitutes for milk as well as regular flour. And i came across a site online where i found this recipe.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

@Nawsheen is the paleo diet effective for losing weight?

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

i agree that pancakes from cassava flour and almond milk would be much healthier, but i haven't heard of them here in the philippines. we do have cassava here, but not almonds. how is pancake from cassava flour and almond milk made in mauritius - from scratch or are instant mixes available?

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much2say

@much2say (56053)

• Los Angeles, California

31 Mar 17

We make pancakes from scratch and only eat them with real maple syrup. Perhaps more liquid needs to be put in the batter? And perhaps make sure it's not over mixed? I don't know if I've ever had a "unique" pancake . . . I know Hubby has thrown in mini M&Ms in there before

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much2say

@much2say (56053)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Apr 17

@hereandthere It does! I am not a creative cook, but Hubby can be. With the kids, he often puts in a "secret ingredient" and the kids already know how secret ingredients usually mean chocolate!

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

1 Apr 17

i've never heard nor seen pancakes with mini m&m's before! makes it crunchy i guess!

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Hazel Vee

@epiffanie (11326)

• Australia

1 Apr 17

I don't use instant pancake mix .. I use self-raising flour .. and sweeten it with fruits like bananas, berries, apples or pears ....

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

1 Apr 17

this huge pack was given to us so we're trying to use it all up. hope to see a picture of your healthy pancakes one of these days.

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Hazel Vee

@epiffanie (11326)

• Australia

5 Apr 17

@hereandthere okay I will make pancakes one of these days and take photo

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

30 Mar 17

I very rarely make pancakes, but when I do I use the ready mixed ones. I find that if I make them very thin they come out fine.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

1 Apr 17

@jaboUK i think crepes are very thin, usually has fruit and is folded.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

the local instant pancake brands like white king and maya are dependable, but i don't know why it's that way with this imported one. how about waffles and crepes, do you like them?

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

31 Mar 17

@hereandthere I don't really know the difference between crepes and pancakes - I thought they were one and the same. I'm not very fond of waffles.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

29 Mar 17

sounds like they need more liquid, maybe some more milk or maybe some carbonated mineral water.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

carbonated mineral water? makes me think about those angel food cake with softdrink recipes i saw online.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

31 Mar 17

@hereandthere yeah, not sure why that would help though

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

when my sister cooks pancakes, we would top these up with condensed milk, because we don't stock maple syrups or whatever syrups should top it. besides, the pancake can be eaten solo, with coffee or hot chocolate. i love the pancakes of the jolly bee

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

condensed milk is definitely unique. my mother sometimes puts it on fresh fruit. it's been a while since i had pancakes at jollibee or mcdonald's for breakfast. if i did, i tend to order the rice meals to make it brunch.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

@ridingbet although i have a sweet tooth, i never liked condensed milk. i love the taste of evaporated milk on oatmeal, champorado and halo-halo.

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ingrid

@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

@hereandthere condensed milk in fresh fruits like avocado is perfect as a viand for me. i also eat the milk topping a spoon of rice. it is yummy.

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

Why is it rubbery? Pancakes should be fluffy. I love pancakes too. But i just want butter and sugar on it.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

i guess she's not following the directions written at the back of the bag and cooks it just like the local brands.

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Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

@hereandthere oh yeah, that could be the reason why it is rubbery.

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Laurel (L_B)

@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

29 Mar 17

If you add milk instead of water to the instant mix they will be fluffier. Also adding an egg will make a difference too.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

i do that, use milk instead of water, when i'm using the local brands that we usually buy. i haven't added an extra egg yet, but i've read about it, too.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

@Happy2BeMe or my mother simply assuming all instant mixes are the same. i'll try making it myself following the instructions at the back.

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Laurel (L_B)

@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

29 Mar 17

@hereandthere it is worth a try. It may just be the brand then.

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Bojel

@jobelbojel (36041)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

I don't prepare my pancakes. I don't know where to buy a good powder.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

but do you like eating pancakes, like even at mcdonald's? white king and maya are good brands, but this one was imported and we have to use it up.

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Bojel

@jobelbojel (36041)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

@hereandthere I do. I don't put too much syrup though.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139974)

• Roseburg, Oregon

1 Apr 17

I have never had heavy and rubbery pancakes before.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

2 Apr 17

it's an ongoing mystery.

solxee

@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

I miss Pancake House!

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

oh, yes, my classmates and i used to go there when we were all working already. but what i love eating there was their chicken because the gravy is really good!

Reine25

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

29 Mar 17

Hmm, what must happen to the the pancake that it turns to be heavy?

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

30 Mar 17

i don't know how she does it, but we just have to keep using it until it's all gone.

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Macy

@almostoveryou (4805)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

My brother gave us a huge box of an important brand of pancakes last year. I know I tried to follow the directions but my pancakes always came out rubbery -- just like your mom's. My husband tried his hand on it and they came out perfect on his second try. He says he doesn't follow the instructions anymore. He adds more milk and water and mixes the batter thoroughly with just one egg.

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@hereandthere (45645)

• Philippines

31 Mar 17

that was very helpful. i'll try both.

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Bobbie_furr

@homebasedbobbie (1080)

•

29 Mar 17

Waaaaaaahhhh!!! Pancakes!! I like the usual. Butter and syrup.... Urrgghhh!! you just made me crave for it while its almost dinner time. Anyway, in The Philippines, you can eat anything anytime. lol! Even have lechon for midnight snack ahahahaha kidding. lol!

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