🥞 La RECETA SECRETA para HOT CAKES Super Esponjosos, Suaves y Doraditos

"Today you're not just going to make pancakes, you're going to discover the secret of the experts! From recipes that have been passed down through generations to techniques perfected over decades... Today I'm going to teach you how to make the fluffiest and most delicious pancakes you've ever tried. Ingredients: for 8 medium pieces of 13 cm each 1 1/2 cups (200 g) all-purpose flour. 16 grams baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2 (30 gms) tablespoons sugar (optional, for a sweet touch). 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) milk 1 large egg. 2 tablespoons melted butter (30 gms) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional). Makes 8 servings or Preparation time 25 minutes Contains 230 calories per serving STEP 1. Contains 8 ingredients, 4 dry and 4 Wet ingredients. In this first step we will mix the dry ingredients, which we will put in a bowl, these ingredients are: All-purpose wheat flour, the one you buy at the store Baking powder, I have already experimented with various quantities and depending on the altitude of the place where you are, the amount of this powder will depend on it, here I am near the sea and my amount is 16 grams. Baking powder reacts with humidity and heat to generate gas (CO₂), which helps the dough rise. However, altitude affects this reaction, and adjusting its use is key to achieving fluffy and well-cooked hot cakes. Baking Powder Adjustments According to Altitude: Low Altitude (0 - 900 m): Use the standard amount indicated in the recipe. Baking powder works normally. Medium Altitude (900 - 1,800 m) Reduce baking powder by 10-15%. Sugar, which is added to give it a linear sweetness since flour does not provide this flavor. Salt. Salt is a key ingredient even in sweet desserts because it performs several functions that improve flavor and texture. Here I explain why it is so important: Functions of Salt in Sweet Desserts: Highlights Flavors: Salt enhances the natural flavor of ingredients such as chocolate, vanilla, and fruits. Balances sweetness, preventing the dessert from feeling cloying. Flavor Contrast: A touch of salt creates a contrast that makes sweet flavors more intense and pleasant. Improves Texture: Salt regulates the formation of gluten in doughs, achieving a softer and fluffier texture. In baked goods such as hot cakes, it helps the mixture not to become gummy. Controls Fermentation: In recipes with yeast or baking powder, salt controls the growth of the dough, preventing it from rising too quickly. Enhances Fatty Ingredients: Intensifies the flavor of butter and other fatty ingredients, making desserts richer and more balanced. Tip: Using just the right amount of salt is essential. Too much can overwhelm sweet flavors, but the right pinch can transform the dessert. Mix all these ingredients until they are well combined. History Antiquity: Primitive versions of pancakes existed since the time of the Greeks and Romans, made with flour, water, honey and sometimes cheese. Middle Ages: In Europe, pancakes were made with wheat, oats or barley, adapting to local ingredients. 19th Century (USA): With the arrival of baking powder and the use of butter, milk and eggs, the fluffy and golden recipe that we know today as hot cakes or pancakes was born. Global Expansion: In Mexico and Latin America, the recipe became popular by adapting it with local ingredients. They are known as hot cakes or pancakes, and are usually accompanied with maple syrup, butter or fruit. The amounts of water are very proportional. STEP 2. Mix the wet ingredients. We will put them in a bowl to mix them separately. 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of milk, this is preferably whole milk, but you can use whatever you like. 1 large egg. 2 tablespoons of melted butter (30 gms) 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional). STEP 3. We mix all the ingredients until they are well integrated. We wait for the baking powder to react, letting it rest for about 10 minutes. PREPARATION. The ideal temperature for hot cakes is around 200 degrees Celsius. Grease the surface of a griddle or a Teflon pan with butter. Leave it until it creates bubbles and only turn it over once, this is for about 45 seconds.