Discover this unstoppable and accessible tip for storing in the refrigerator or freezing pancake batter in the best possible way.
The crepe makes its big comeback in February, on the occasion of its festival, Candlemas! We like it sprinkled with sugar or wrapped in chocolate, as long as it is creamy and soft. This is why it is good to know how to store your pancake batter, whether you want to get a little head start on your pancake party or on the big day you have eyes bigger than your stomach (or even, you don’t know how to aim correctly when it comes to quantity!). This innocuous container will not only save you from food poisoning, but also works miracles for pancakes that lose neither flavor nor texture.
We will preferably use a funnel to pour the pancake batter into it and store it either in a fridge at +4°C or in the freezer… This container is nothing other than a tightly closed plastic bottle. ! Those who prefer to prepare pancakes in advance will keep the batter in a bottle and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking to obtain soft pancakes. And if there are pancakes left, the raw batter will keep in this same plastic bottle for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator! Remember that pancake batter that has rested for a long time will need a good stir to return to its original texture.
For those who prefer to prepare a large quantity of dough, it is advisable to pour the raw dough into several plastic bottles, which must be closed tightly and then placed directly in the freezer. Little tip: it is preferable that each bottle is not filled completely to the brim to avoid explosion during freezing. Raw dough can be kept for a maximum of two months.
In order to properly defrost your raw pancake batter, you will need to take out the plastic bottle filled with batter the day before cooking the pancakes. On the big day, remember to mix the thawed dough well in a bowl to obtain a dough with a uniform texture. And be sure to never refreeze thawed dough!
You will have understood, it only takes a few things to preserve pancake batter. Some even already use the plastic bottle to directly prepare the dough: 3 eggs, 250 grams of flour, 50 centiliters of milk, a tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt… We pour everything into Using a funnel, close the bottle, mix vigorously and that’s it!