|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your baking, that is? This one secret ingredient (that you likely already have in your kitchen) is not only inexpensive and healthy, it'll also add a bit of "cloud" to your biscuits and pancakes!
And that ingredient is ... Oatmeal!
Yep, I know what you're thinking ... just give me a moment and trust me on this.
For instance, to make super light pancakes, I'll use normal, non-instant, oatmeal. I'll prepare a 1 to 1 1/2 serving size portion, usually in the microwave.
Next, add your normal pancake ingredients to the oatmeal. I normally add the milk first to cool down the oatmeal (don't want the eggs to cook!). You may notice that the batter is a little frothy -- especially if you let it sit a bit. That's oatmeals extra viscosity coming into play.
Cook the pancakes just like you normally do. They'll look the same and taste the same (no oatmeal taste). However, they'll rise up nice, light, and fluffy!
To make super light biscuits, you'll alter your normal biscuit recipt just a tiny bit. Prepare the oatmeal as usual -- but, since the prepared oatmeal is fairly liquid, it'll make your biscuit dough into a batter ... IF you add the normal amount of milk!
So ... cut down on your milk portion. Add a little milk to the oatmeal, then add your dry ingredients, then slowly mix, adding more milk a little bit at a time as necessary.
One other change -- since you'll be using less milk, the baking powder in your mix won't have as much acid to react to. This means your biscuits won't rise like they normally do unless you give them a little bit of help. I like to toss a squeeze of lemon juice into the mix. You won't taste the lemon, but it'll supercharge your baking powder.
Again, your dough will be a little frothy. You'll use less milk and the dough will not be as dense as usual. If you're rolling the dough and using a biscuit cutter, roll your dough a little thicker than normal before cutting.
That's all -- bake as normal and your result will be biscuits light enough to float off the pan!
About The Author
Joey Robichaux rides the weekly consultant road warrior circuit. He speaks at management conferences and maintains dozens of web sites, including Your Cooking Tips at http://www.your-cooking-tips.com.
Better Links Directory To get the svelte figure, start in the kitchen. Slimming... Read More Have you ever wondered how to cut a cake? I... Read More Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies.... Read More Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see... Read More In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find... Read More Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... Read More The Versatile Quick BreadIt's no wonder quick breads are so... Read More Successful cake decorating is all about preparation. Baking and preparing... Read More The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After... Read More Fresh, uncooked veggies are so healthy and it's important to... Read More If your cookies are too tough . . . You... Read More Flax seed will add a pleasant nutty taste to any... Read More What is Food Poisoning?Food poisoning results when you eat food... Read More The barbecue pit has been around since 1920,s and it... Read More The easiest way to make rice well every time is... Read More Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal... Read More Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with... Read More Put on your apron! It's time to stir up a... Read More Types of digital thermometers & their culinary uses.Thermocouple:Of all food... Read More Have you ever wondered how a restaurant can get a... Read More Montana has a great program for restaurant employees. Each preparer... Read More Kitchen canister sets are a great way to accent your... Read More Some of the best meals I've ever eaten were made... Read More Saving money ? is something we would all like to... Read More With the holidays on their way soon, many people will... Read More
Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen
How to cut a cake
Christmas Cookie Decorating 101
Roasting Meat - Temperatures and Times
Herbs and Spices - the Essence of Flavor
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
All About Baking: Quick Breads
Cake Baking Tip Guide
Do a Dry Rub First
How To Eat Fresh Vegetables ? Ideas for Working More Veggies Into Your Diet
Troubleshooting Cookies
Flax Seed Will Add A Little Extra Flavor To Your Recipes
Food Poisoning--An Overview
The Barbecue Pit
How to Cook Rice Right
Seasoning An Oven
10 Smoky Tips To BBQ Food Safely
Alone In the Kitchen: Stirring Up Mindfulness
Digital Thermometers
Save Time in the Kitchen - Cook Pasta the Way Restaurant Chefs Do
ServSafe Food Program in Montana a Success
Kitchen Canister Sets - How to Beautify Your Kitchen
How to Care for Your Cast Iron Skillet (includes recipes)
Save Money ? The Crock Way
Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef
List of featured sites for sale
10 Smoky Tips To BBQ Food Safely
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with... Read More
Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef
With the holidays on their way soon, many people will... Read More
How to Make Sandwich Rolls with Your Bread Machine
For that next picnic or family outing, consider making sandwich... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Turkey
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
Cooking With Kids--Safely!
School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce... Read More
Rice Cookers - Perfect Rice Every Time
Love fluffy cooked rice but dislike the preparation time and... Read More
Seasoning An Oven
Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 4 of 5) Cleaning and Caring for Your Wok
Non-stick woks do not require seasoning, and come with simple... Read More
50% Less Cooking
50% Less Cookingwithout hitting the fast food button! Don't you... Read More
10 Simple Ways To Safely Store Food
Storing foods can present its own set of problems. And... Read More
Herbs and Spices - the Essence of Flavor
In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find... Read More
The Noble Crescent Roll - How to Roll a Masterpiece
Ahhh?the noble crescent roll. In some forms it has its... Read More
The Right Grill for Your Barbecue
Barbecue is a mix of talents. There is the choice... Read More
6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
There's nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak.But how... Read More
Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen
To get the svelte figure, start in the kitchen. Slimming... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 3 of 5) Seasoning Your New Wok
Seasoning is the most important thing you can do to... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a Wok
As mentioned in Part 1 of the series, woks come... Read More
Easy Herb Butters
Since herbs are plentiful this time of year, why not... Read More
Cake Baking Tip Guide
Successful cake decorating is all about preparation. Baking and preparing... Read More
Is Cooked Food Really All That Good For Us?
In nature all animals eat living foods as yielded up... Read More
ServSafe Food Program in Montana a Success
Montana has a great program for restaurant employees. Each preparer... Read More
Secrets of Great Breads
Often we field questions about making great bread. Great bread... Read More
Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes... Read More
Do a Dry Rub First
The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After... Read More
Foods That Freeze Well
"Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in... Read More
Cooking TipsCooking Tips |