What does egg do in pancakes?

Chef's answer
With little gluten, pancakes rely on eggs to provide the additional structure necessary to hold the bubbles and allow the pancake to rise. The fat in the yolk also provides richness and flavor. Too much egg, however, will make the pancake dense and custard-like.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
Not all batters are made equal. they are though, you can make pancakes with Yorkshire pudding mix, and vice versa..
You can't make your batter the night before, or even an hour before you make your pancakes. It all goes back to those leavening agents: They start doing their job as soon as they come into contact with the wet ingredients, and will get less and less effective the longer you wait to ladle the batter into the pan.
Flour, baking powder, salt and sugar make up the dry ingredients ? butter (or oil), milk (or buttermilk) and eggs get mixed in later.
Yes, you can refrigerate pancake batter overnight or for up to four days. For best results, make sure to store the pancake batter in an airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator. You can also place the pancake batter into a liquid-safe Ziploc bag or sealable piping bag..
Applesauce. Fruit purees are a well-known substitute for eggs and for oil in recipes since they add moisture and a bit of binding. Use 1/4 cup applesauce to replace 1 egg in pancakes.
Most of the leavening will be gone though, and instead of being light and fluffy, your pancakes will be flat. You can fix that. ... Add about one teaspoon of baking powder for every 1 ? cups of leftover pancake batter and stir. This will help your pancakes to be just as fluffy as they were the day before.
While your first thought might be to put them in the microwave, it's not the best method. This temperature will keep the pancakes warm without continuing to cook them too much.
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