In the morning (but also for lunch or dinner!) There is nothing better than a pile of warm and fluffy pancakes! Although pancakes are usually considered a special food to be enjoyed on quieter days, such as weekends, in reality they can also be used to make a perfect breakfast during the week. Just make the dough when you have time, bake them and then freeze the pancakes, reheating them in the morning for a quick and tasty breakfast. Whether you decide to reheat them in the microwave, toaster or oven, this simple solution will allow you to make a quick, convenient and even delicious meal!
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Reheat Pancakes in the Microwave, Oven or Toaster
Step 1. Heat the pancakes in the microwave for 20 seconds each
Reheat one to five pancakes at a time without covering them, using a microwave-safe dish. You have to experiment a bit to determine what is enough time to heat them based on the power of your oven. You may find that it only takes a minute to reheat five pancakes, but you may also find that they need more time.
- If you've frozen pancakes, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight before placing them in the microwave the next morning.
- This is the fastest method ever and is perfect for busy mornings. After heating them, the pancakes should become soft, fluffy, hot and ready to be brought to the table!
- If you find microwaving them slightly mushy, try reheating them for less time. Make several attempts to determine which times are best for getting a good result.
Step 2. Place a few pancakes in the toaster at a time for the perfect consistency
Select a moderate toasting setting and check the pancakes at the end of the process. Take one and make a small cut to see if it has warmed up well. If it has become slightly crunchy and warmed up enough, bring it to the table! If it's still warm or cold, let it toast for a few more minutes.
- Avoid toasting pancakes made with white flour. Use this procedure for pancakes made with other flours, such as type 1, type 2 or wholemeal. They will become slightly crunchy on the outside, but without taking on a pasty texture on the inside.
- You can use an electric oven or a regular toaster.
- Given that the toaster and electric oven are small in size, this method is usually limited to cases where there are few pancakes to heat.
Step 3. If you have a lot of pancakes to heat, put them in the oven for 10 minutes at a temperature of 180 ° C
Wrap them in foil before baking, as it will help keep them soft and not dry out too much. You can stack the pancakes and wrap them in aluminum foil or lay them out horizontally on a baking sheet and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Check them after 10 minutes to determine if they are ready - they should become hot and fluffy, but not hot or crunchy. Put them back in the oven for a few minutes if they are still slightly cold.
This is a great option if you need to reheat a large number of pancakes. Just wrap everyone you intend to eat in foil and put them in the oven
Method 2 of 2: Properly Freeze Pancakes
Step 1. Let the pancakes cool to room temperature
After you finish cooking them, put them to cool on a rack or cutting board. Turn them after about 10 minutes, so they can cool well on both sides.
Hot pancakes would create condensation in the airtight bag and then stick together when frozen
Step 2. Apply a label to the plastic bag to indicate the date and other information
Pancakes should be stored in an airtight plastic bag. Be sure to note the date of preparation and the type of pancake (for example buttermilk).
Step 3. Stack the pancakes by inserting a sheet of parchment paper between each pancake
Make sure they don't touch each other to prevent them from sticking together. Put the pancakes in the labeled plastic bag.
You can also separate them with wax paper
Step 4. Freeze the pancakes on a baking sheet in case you don't have parchment paper
Spread them horizontally on the baking sheet making sure they don't touch each other. Let them completely freeze for about 30 minutes, then remove them from the freezer, place them in the plastic bag, and freeze them until you plan to eat them.
Step 5. Aim to consume them within a couple of weeks
Pancakes should stay fresh for a few weeks. However, if possible, eat them within a week, when they are fresher and tastier!
Step 6. Let them thaw before reheating
Put them in the fridge overnight, then reheat them using the microwave, toaster, or oven when you plan to eat them.
