What's a good lubricant for pancakes?

oil?
you can also try butter, or margerine

I use Pam. Usually works for 4 or 5 waffles.

I prefer butter.

Oh, pancake lubricant just sounds oh-so-dirty.

I use Pam. Well, the generic stuff, but yeah.

@Seelix and how high to you pile those pancakes? Is that cause they’re naughty?

I prefer syrup. Makes ‘em slide down the throat effortlessly.

I saw pancake lubricant and my first thought was maple syrup. But for the grill a mix of oil and butter would give the most flavor plus have a good browning point.

Well, I like to use KY because when I want to love me up some sexy pancakes I like to…....

Oh, you meant to cook them?...... uh, butter..

Hmmm…Pancakes!

Flannel sheets.

I used butter every time before yesterday morning, and every time it got smoky. So I tried just coating the pan with vegetable oil (which I NEVER use for cooking) and it worked perfectly. I had to add a little more in between pancakes.

WD-40?
but that only works for man-cakes

@lucillelucillelucille Remind me to bring my own food if I vist MI.

You mean for these pancakes?

@deni It’s likely you were cooking them over too high a heat. Butter and olive oil have lower burning points compared to things like sunflower and safflower oil. You can use a higher flame with those vegetable oils (but not all vegetable oils).

Make your pancakes in a cast iron pan and you don’t have to worry about sticking or lubrication. (Assuming you take care of your pan and it’s well-seasoned.) I really don’t understand why more people don’t use cast iron pans. They’re not expensive, assuming you don’t insist on Le Creuset!

As for lubrication on the plate, for me there’s only one acceptable kind: real maple syrup.

I play this song when I lubricate my pancakes. Yeah, baby. You know how I do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKPoHgKcqag

And that my Jellies, is how silver dollar pancakes come into the world.

Screwdrivers, mimosas and bloodymarys work for me.

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@bob_ Just what I was thinking!

@Adirondackwannabe I tell everybody to bring their own food when they visit! Like steak,do ya? Bring one with you! XD

Most pancake recipes have oil or melted butter as one of the ingredients. Therefore they should not stick. Adding more oil to the pan and using high heat creates a smoky mess. Maybe it’s a non-stick pan causing the problem. Non-stick pans shouldn’t be used at the high temperature pan cakes need. My non stick pans have long ago lost that non-stick quality, so it doesn’t matter anymore. I agree with @nicobanks that cast iron pans, properly seasoned, are great.

@diavolobella

“I liked this question so much, I changed my photo in honor of it.”

LOL! I love your photo and welcome back!
We must think of a name for your latest bunny. How about Petey Pancakes or Flapjack Rabbit? ;-p

@Brian1946 Thank you! How about Mrs. Bunnyworth?

For eating, salted butter and maple syrup. However, blueberry pancakes require sour cream.

For your griddle, canola oil is ideal. No burning and no flavor that will interfere with the taste of the pancakes.

@lucillelucillelucille I have a welcome mat that says, “We serve only the finest vintage wines. Did you bring any?”

@Dr_Dredd That is the right idea! XD

Definitely butter!

@KatetheGreat Mr. Brando would agree.

Has anyone here ever had “apple pancakes.” Here’s the recipe. Slice about one to two apples in relatively thin small segments and add to normal pancake batter….Instead of syrup, sprinkle lightly with sugar…mmm.

KY jelly… oh whoops wrong lube.

Personally I use olive oil, but to each there own.

@yankeetooter – that sounds good! I wonder if brown sugar would be good too?

Oooh! Hadn’t thought to try that….hmm.