PIERRE HERMÉ REVEALS TRICK FOR SOFT AND AIRY PANCAKES

Renowned French chef Pierre Hermé is widely regarded as the best pastry chef in the world, known for creating the most beautiful pancakes. His secret? He first heats the milk before adding all the ingredients.

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This method ensures better cohesion, resulting in soft and airy batter. Pancakes can be served with sweet or savory spreads.

Ingredients:

200g flour

50g sugar

500ml milk

1 vanilla bean

5 eggs

zest of a quarter of a lemon

zest of an orange

10ml rum

100g butter

Preparation:

Heat the milk until it boils, then add scraped vanilla bean and let it sit for 30 minutes to infuse. Once cooled, strain the milk. Meanwhile, melt the butter and let it cool. Finely grate the lemon and orange zest and mix with sugar.

Sift flour into a bowl, add sugar, and create a well in the center. Add beaten eggs mixed with milk into the well. Whisk until smooth.

Once smooth, add melted butter and rum, then let it rest for at least four hours. Heat a pan and start cooking the pancakes. Do not flip them until the bottom is fully cooked.

Serve with jam, spread, or melted chocolate, seasonal fruits, or nuts, and enjoy while still warm.