Not sure if I’ve ever shared but I cannot make pancakes. It amazes me that people can make these perfectly round, golden brown, fluffy hotcakes and that ability seems to be forever out of my reach. I’ve tried everything, higher heat, lower heat, griddles, fry pans, cast iron, just add water mixes, bisquick, shake and pour mixes, using oil, using butter, using non-stick spray, nothing works. My pancakes are always misshapen, splotchy, hard on one side disasters. 
A few months ago I heard about a new product called Batter Blaster. This is a pre-made batter that you dispense from a can – a cool whip type can. I had images of a fully cooked, golden brown, melt in your mouth pancake emerging from the tip of the can ready for the butter and syrup.
And besides I LOVE to try new things. They call me a marketer’s dream. So, when I came across a $1.00 off coupon the other day, I thought to myself “Here’s my chance to prove to the world that I am a good mother and finally be able cook a decent pancake for my child”.
Well, “the boy” almost had to suffer through some more crappy pancakes when I saw how much Batter Blaster costs ($5.99 WTH!), but the need to finally master the hotcake won out (and the dollar off coupon helped). So with grand plans of hearty breakfast of perfect pancakes, cheese eggs and bacon (yes, pork bacon) I got out the can of Batter Blaster on Sunday morning. I read and reread the directions, making sure I had everything I needed. Pan (check), heat on med-hi (check), butter spray (check). With that I shook the can and dispensed the batter. It comes out just like Cool Whip, but quickly spreads out. OOO here they come – perfect pancakes – and then I flipped the pancake and it was just a splotchy and uneven as all the other pancakes I have ever made. In fact this first one looked more like a crepe then a pancake. “WTH!” So, I read the directions AGAIN, hoping that maybe I did something wrong. Well, after 4 tries and the same pitiful looking crepe pancakes, I threw the Batter Blaster can back in the fridge, my dreams of a perfect pancake dashed once again.
Well, “the boy” almost had to suffer through some more crappy pancakes when I saw how much Batter Blaster costs ($5.99 WTH!), but the need to finally master the hotcake won out (and the dollar off coupon helped). So with grand plans of hearty breakfast of perfect pancakes, cheese eggs and bacon (yes, pork bacon) I got out the can of Batter Blaster on Sunday morning. I read and reread the directions, making sure I had everything I needed. Pan (check), heat on med-hi (check), butter spray (check). With that I shook the can and dispensed the batter. It comes out just like Cool Whip, but quickly spreads out. OOO here they come – perfect pancakes – and then I flipped the pancake and it was just a splotchy and uneven as all the other pancakes I have ever made. In fact this first one looked more like a crepe then a pancake. “WTH!” So, I read the directions AGAIN, hoping that maybe I did something wrong. Well, after 4 tries and the same pitiful looking crepe pancakes, I threw the Batter Blaster can back in the fridge, my dreams of a perfect pancake dashed once again.
This is a video for an obviously better pancake maker then me. This is how Batter Blaster is supposed to work. My quest for the perfect pancake continues...
4 comments:
Jacke -
I feel your pancake pain! I can't make them either. When I saw EGGO frozen pankcakes - I was very excited! You 'cook' them in the toaster - like a waffle! They really aren't that bad - they are small but come three to a little package =) You should try it!
yep, you do need to know how to cook a pancake to use Batter Blaster... However, waffles are easier and are my favorite. But here's a BB pancake tip that should help... leave the can out of the fridge for a few minutes before using so that the batter is not so cold when it goes on the griddle. That way the middle cooks before the outside gets too brown.
Thanks Anonymous! I suppose I could try one more time...
I actually think yours look better
I like girdle cakes vs pancakes
a bit of greesy goodness!
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