Pancakes

[dinky_doo]

hi folks, im attempting to cook pancakes on an over turned tin can cut with slits and holes drilled in close to the top and placed over a lit candle.the tin im using has a few ridges on the cooking surface would a can with a flat base be better.
im having trouble with the batter sticking and burning to the tin. has any one got any troubleshooting tips. im going to attempt to do this activity with my cubs in a few weeks time and want it to work big time.
may thanks
jason
p.s if this is in the wrong section,mods please feel free to move it

 

[bilmo-p5]

I think you'd have a much better chance of your pancake session working 'big time ' if you used a frying pan or griddle and a camp stove. I'd say you're weeing to windward with your current setup.

 

[Graham_S]

sounds like your candle is too close to the tin, also, have you greased the lid before putting the batter on?

 

[mountainm]

How about holding the tin in a fire (with tongs) until its smoking hot. Bring it out, drop on a little sunflower oil and the batter, then it should cook instantly?

 

[Andy T]

try seasoning the tin like you would a wok ..........lots of burnt oil on it may help to prevent sticking

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

i tryed makeing pancake in a kidney cup XD failed

 

[dinky_doo]

hi we have used long and short candles,oiled the tin and seasoned the tin but to no avail. i think the problem is the tin its a asda bean tin and has a seris of ridges on the lid so im gonna look for a flater lid.
thanks for the replies

 

[jamin]

tryed the tin can pancakes and they was a bit naff. more of just warmed thrugh not fryed and cooked.