Tyler's Ultimate Season 3 Episode 10 Ultimate Pancakes
- July 14, 2007
- 21 min
In the third season of Tyler's Ultimate, episode 10 titled "Ultimate Pancakes," Tyler Florence shares his favorite recipes and techniques to make the perfect pancakes. In this episode, Tyler takes viewers on a journey to discover the many variations of pancakes and how to make them from scratch.
The show starts with Tyler explaining the importance of getting the batter right and how the consistency should be thick enough to hold berries, but thin enough to spread out on the griddle. He then demonstrates how to make the basic pancake batter which includes flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and milk. Tyler also shares tips on how to make buttermilk pancakes, blueberry pancakes, and chocolate chip pancakes.
Next, Tyler takes the viewers to a pancake place in New York City where he discovers the secrets of making the perfect fluffy pancakes. He then shares a unique recipe for bacon, cheddar, and scallion pancakes, which are perfect for a savory breakfast.
In the following segment, Tyler invites his chef friend to join him in the kitchen to make Japanese-style pancakes, also known as souffle pancakes. These pancakes are incredibly fluffy and light, and Tyler explains the importance of the cooking process while preparing the batter. They are topped with a simple syrup made of sugar, water, and honey.
In addition to sweet and savory pancakes, Tyler also teaches viewers how to make gluten-free and dairy-free pancakes. He shows how to make the gluten-free batter with almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk. For dairy-free pancakes, Tyler replaces milk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil.
Lastly, Tyler shares his recipe for banana pancakes, which are a delicious twist on classic pancakes. The batter includes mashed bananas, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. They are served with a homemade caramel sauce made with butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
Throughout the episode, Tyler emphasizes the importance of using quality ingredients and taking the time to make the batter from scratch. He also shares tips on how to customize and enhance pancake recipes to make them unique and delicious.
In conclusion, "Ultimate Pancakes" is an informative and entertaining episode that teaches viewers how to make a variety of pancakes from scratch. Tyler's tips and techniques are useful for both beginner and advanced cooks, and his passion for cooking is evident throughout the show.