{"id":474,"date":"2022-03-06T23:11:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T23:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/?p=474"},"modified":"2022-04-28T12:19:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T12:19:15","slug":"cooking-pancakes-on-cast-iron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/cooking-pancakes-on-cast-iron\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking Pancakes on Cast Iron Pans"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may associate cast iron pans with cooking savory dishes like steak or bacon. It may not be the first pan that comes to mind when thinking about fluffy pancakes, right? Or, you may think that cast iron pans are for professional chefs or require a lot of upkeep and maintenance. Whatever it may be, we\u2019re here to dispel some assumptions and discover whether or not you could be cooking pancakes on cast iron.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cooking Pancakes on Cast Iron Pans<\/b><\/h2>\n

The requirements needed to cook pancakes are pretty straightforward – you need a flat surface and heat. While there are many pans that fit that description, we\u2019re curious to know if the cast iron pan has what it takes to craft the pancakes we all know and love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pancakes require a consistent source of heat which is exactly what the cast iron pan delivers. Once a cast iron skillet<\/a> has warmed up to the desired temperature, the surface proves to be a reliable method for cooking pancakes evenly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can You Make Pancakes in a Skillet?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Your cast iron can be old and passed down from generations like these, or any Lodge brand one will do just fine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This may come as a surprise, but cast iron skillets may arguably be the best method to cook pancakes<\/strong>. I\u2019m sure you\u2019re preparing a rebuttal, but first, let\u2019s dive a little deeper as to why they might be the ideal pan.<\/span><\/p>\n