Pre-Preparation for Volume Service

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Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Pancake and waffle batters leavened by baking powder only may be mixed the night before and stored in the cooler. Some rising power may be lost, so baking powder may have to be increased.

Batters leavened by baking soda should not be made too far ahead because the soda will lose its power. Mix dry ingredients and liquid ingredients ahead and combine just before service.

Batters using beaten egg whites and baking powder may be partially made ahead, but incorporate the egg whites just before service.