After pouring the pancake batter, the side
towards the griddle is done when the bubbles on top of the opposite or batter
side have burst and left small holes. The
batter takes on a dry sheen as well. When this happens, it is time to flip the
pancake. Before doing so, lift up a corner of it with a spatula to make sure
it's nicely browned on the bottom. Using a wide spatula, lift the pancake off
the griddle and flip it over, placing it back down on the griddle. When golden
brown, remove pancake from griddle. The first few pancakes are never as browned
as the later ones are - but, they're perfect for my doggies !!
Cooking crepes takes a bit of patience. The first
few are never as good as the ones that follow. To flip a crepe, wait until the
bottom is cooked to a light golden color and the edges are cooked through. Peel
back an edge of the crepe with your fingers, an offset spatula or a small knife.
Hold the edge with both hands close together and lift the crepe up gently and
quickly flip it over in the pan to cook on the other side. If the pan is too
hot, the crepes will be lacy. If the pan is too cool, the crepes will stick.
