In the world of social media, every other day, new trends become viral from every sphere of life. One of the viral trends these days is the scrambled pancake trend which is captivating, captivating audiences and triggered debates among the viewers. The scrambled Pancake trend has taken TikTok by storm. This has changed the traditional cooking of pancakes to the scrambled version and has started gossip among food lovers. People have mixed opinions. Here today, we’ll discuss the starting point of the scrambled pancake trend, what is the process of cooking it, and the reactions from food lovers across the world.
What Are Scrambled Pancakes?
Scrambled pancakes, the name speaks for itself it starts with pancake batter, same as using the technique similar to scrambled eggs. However, there are minor changes that you need to keep in mind while cooking it. You can serve it on a plate or in a bowl with whipped cream, fruits, or anything you like. This trend became a viral trend when TikTok creator @archivedchef shared her recipe and method in a video that went viral overnight. She explained the process in the video and once in her video, she wittily asked, “Did you know you’re supposed to scramble them just like you would scramble eggs?” Her words had an impact on food lovers, as it sounds so easy and time-saving to cook and also how delicious it tastes.
The Viral Video
The videos that show this trend attracted millions of views over the days and have mixed reactions from viewers, some like it very much, and some say they this idea. For some viewers, it is a great innovative idea and fun, while others sound disgusted and see it as “disrespecting” pancakes. To the people’s shock, the creator later revealed that she made the video just as a satire. At the end of the video, she humorously said, “Like tell me that does not look good? Like. Do not try this. And it was not good.” The viewers got caught many and resulted in making it the latest trend of TikTok and social media.
The Historical Context
You must be thinking that the scrambled pancake recipe is a new invention, well, that is not the case. It comes from a history of more than 100 years. The concept of scrambled pancakes is not foreign, but resembles a popular Austrian dish called Kaiserschmarrn, and was reportedly cooked specially for Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph. This starts with the story of a farmer, caught off guard by the emperor’s unanticipated visit to his home. He wanted to offer something to eat to the emperor. He suddenly got an idea and scrambled the already-cooked pancakes in pieces to serve the emperor quickly. This dish is now loved by the people of Austria and Germany.
How to Make Scrambled Pancakes
The process of making scrambled pancake is pretty easy and quick, and you do not need to be a good cook to do this at home, here’s a simple recipe to cook scrambled pancakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Cooking spray or oil for the pan
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter: Take a mixing bowl and mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Take one more bowl and mix the milk, egg, and melted butter. After this, you need to mix well the ingredients of both bowls together.
- Heat the Pan: For a couple of minutes, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it with some cooking oil.
- Scramble the Batter: Simply pour the pancake batter into the hot pan when you feel it is now hot enough to cook. Keep it aside to set for a couple of minutes, and then scramble the batter with the help of a spoon or a spatula, which will break the pancake into small uneven pieces while it cooks in the pan.
- Cook Until Golden: Cook the pancake until it shows a golden brown color, it would take hardly 5 to 7 minutes in a hot pan.
- Serve: After it has cooked completely, transfer the scrambled pancakes to a plate or bowl and top with the toppings you like the most for example, soup, whipped cream, fruits, etc.
The scrambled pancake trend is a fascinating example of how food trends can ignite passionate debates and spark creativity in the kitchen. Whether you see it as a culinary innovation or a misguided attempt at breakfast, there’s no denying that this trend has captured the attention of food lovers everywhere. As with many viral food trends, the key takeaway is to have fun in the kitchen and experiment with new ideas. So, whether you choose to embrace the scrambled pancake trend or stick to your traditional pancake recipe, the joy of cooking and sharing meals remains at the heart of the culinary experience.
