How to make shortbread in pancakes
Pancakes are a favorite breakfast choice for many people, and the crispy pancakes (thin crisps) are the finishing touch. In the past 10 days, the method of making pancake shortcakes has become a hot topic on social platforms and food forums. This article will combine hot topics across the Internet to introduce in detail the steps to make shortbread, frequently asked questions and tips shared by netizens, and use structured data to display key information.
1. Preparation steps of shortbread

Making shortbread seems simple, but the details determine the taste. The following are methods with high success rates summarized across the entire network:
| steps | Operation | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kneading noodles | 200g all-purpose flour + 100ml warm water + 2g salt, knead into a smooth dough |
| 2 | Wake up | Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes to allow the dough to relax. |
| 3 | Roll out the dough | Roll out into 1mm thin slices and cut into rectangles (about 10x5cm) |
| 4 | fried | Oil temperature is 180℃, fry until golden brown (about 20 seconds) |
2. Shortbread techniques that are hotly discussed on the Internet
According to popular discussions on Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following techniques are frequently mentioned:
| question | solution | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shortbread is not crispy | Add a small amount of baking soda (1g) to the dough | Douyin food blogger @阿菜 |
| Oil temperature control | Use chopsticks to test, if there are small bubbles, you can put it in the pot. | Zhihu high praise answer |
| Save method | Store in a sealed bag after cooling and can be re-fried to restore crispness. | Xiaohongshu user "Breakfast Master" |
3. Alternatives and Health Trends
"Air fryer version of shortbread" has become a hot topic recently, and many netizens are trying to make it with less oil:
1.Air fryer method:Preheat at 180°C for 5 minutes, brush with a small amount of oil and bake for 8 minutes, turning over halfway through.
2.Whole wheat version:Replace 30% whole wheat flour, the taste will be more solid (suitable for fitness people).
4. Comparison of actual measured data from netizens
From the evaluation of the "Kitchen Laboratory" of Bilibili UP, we extracted the effect comparison of different methods:
| method | Crispness | Time consuming | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| traditional frying | ★★★★★ | 15 minutes | 300ml |
| air fryer | ★★★☆☆ | 25 minutes | 5ml |
| Oven version | ★★☆☆☆ | 30 minutes | 10ml |
5. Summary of Common Failure Causes
According to user feedback from the Kitchen App in the past 10 days, failure cases are mainly concentrated in:
1. The dough is too thick (>2mm), causing the center to become hard.
2. Insufficient oil temperature (<160℃) causes excessive oil absorption
3. Excessive salt affects ductility
By mastering these points, you can also make the same golden and crispy pancakes as the pancake stall!
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