Can you save pancake batter and use it the next day?

[Beth76]

I just made up a batch of pancakes for my son for lunch. Without thinking I made the full-sized batch. Would it be ok to save the rest of the batter for tomorrow. Or would it just be better to make up the pancakes and save them instead.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I'd probable just make them and put them in the fridge.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

My wife has. Although, I don't remember the last time she did it. We usually use it all.

 

[MAKmom]

You can but I would just make them & reheat later. You can do big batches & freeze for fast meals.

 

[Missy1961]

My dad does it all the time. (I don't like pancakes, he does.) As long as it's covered & refrigerated, it'll be fine.

 

[Zandy595]

I know people who make the batter the night before so they can make pancakes in the morning, so I'm sure you could do it. I've never done it myself. I usually make a huge batch of pancakes and freeze (between wax paper) whatever we don't eat.

 

[okeydokey]

As long as it';s the next day it's fine. A few days later and it gets all runny and really separates.

 

[MamaLema]

yes you can, but I like to do it all at once so I only have to clean the mess once

 

[Briarmom]

You can either make all the batter into pancakes and freeze them, or cover the batter and refrigerate.
When I make my Great Grandma's buttermilk pancakes, part of the recipe is to leave the batter in the fridge overnight.

 

[Christine]

Yes, I do it all the time.

One tip though--when you are making the pancakes from the cold, leftover batter, let it sit out on the counter for awhile. I find that when I cook the pancakes and the batter is still really cold, they don't cook well in the middle for some reason and can be kind of gooey.

I will generally let it sit out about 30 minutes or longer to get the chill off and then cook and they are fine.

 

[Beth76]

Alright, I'm going to try it. I personally don't like to eat reheated pancakes, but the kids don't mind. Thanks everyone!