A trending breakfast hack is dividing audiences on TikTok as some call it “genius” and others call it a “crime.” So which is it?
On this platform, content creators and home food enthusiasts are making “scrambled pancakes.”
Instead of pouring the pancake mixture onto a skillet or griddle and waiting for the mixture to cook and bubble, people mix the mixture in the pan like eggs until there are individually shaped pancake pieces.
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One TikTok creator, @archivedchef, has racked up over 13.7 million views on his video of fried pancakes.
The comments section is filled with users calling the hack “blasphemous.”
“I will Never disrespect a pancake Like this,” one TikTok user wrote.
Another social media account commented, “Who hurt you?”
The video also caught the attention of American frozen waffle brand Eggo, which wrote on TikTok, “The fried pancakes are amazing.”
The latest food trend to hit TikTok has caused division among social media users, with many creators calling the viral dish “blasphemy”. (ArchivedChef/@ArchivedChef)
Not all social media users found this hack a problem. Some people are interested in trying it out.
“This…is actually not a bad idea, I’m impressed,” one TikTok user commented.
Another wrote: “Honestly this is amazing… it’s like a mini pancake.”
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“This seems smart for babies starting solids so you don’t have to cut it into tiny pieces,” another user wrote.
While the idea of fried pancakes has left many TikTok users confused, there are also some who have found this cooking option a perfect idea for young children or babies who are just starting to eat solid foods. (ArchivedChef/@ArchivedChef)
The creator of this post, @archivedchef, is surprised by the reactions of users on social media.
“I thought it would be a fun video because it would get a lot of reactions, some positive and some not so much,” one user, from Southern Pines, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.
“The pancake making idea It was so unique that I thought it would be fun to try and be entertaining for my followers.”
It appears that the idea of fried pancakes isn’t exactly new – in fact, it’s been around in Austria since the mid-19th century.
Turns out fried pancakes aren’t an entirely new idea, but rather a traditional Austrian dish that’s been around since the 19th century. (ArchivedChef/@ArchivedChef)
Kaiserschmarrn, or “imperial mess”, a traditional dessert Originated in Austria and found throughout Germany.
Several TikTok users compared this breakfast hack to the European dish.
“In Germany it’s called Kaiserschmarrn. It’s a delicious dish,” one user commented. “(It’s) often served with powdered sugar on top and fresh warm homemade applesauce on the side. So delicious!”
According to legend, this Austrian dish was created by a farmer who was stunned when the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife visited his home and wished to eat some.
The farmer couldn’t figure out what to serve the emperor – so he sliced a pancake into thin slices and topped it with sugar and marmalade, reports the Washington Post.
Instead of flipping your pancakes, you mix the mixture, as you would with scrambled eggs, creating different-sized pancake pieces. (ArchivedChef/@ArchivedChef)
“Archived Chef” found this German recipe on Pinterest and thought it would be fun to try a European dish with American flavors. pancake batter.
“The video had a more satirical side, mainly for entertainment, but I saw a lot of people interested in the idea, especially younger people,” he said.
“I wanted to play with this concept and add a humorous twist to it. It was a fun way to engage my audience and spark a bit of debate about unconventional cooking techniques.”
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A mom on TikTok named Bek Marsden, who posts under the handle @bekmarsden, shared her interpretation of the trending treat, calling it “a mix between a funnel cake and pancakes,” she told Fox News Digital.
Marsden, a Utah native, said he had no idea the approach would be so controversial — but that won’t stop him from trying the trend again.
“I didn’t think mixing my pancake mix together would cause such a stir, but I can’t help but say this won’t be my last time doing it! It gives a unique twist and fun texture to a regular pancake mix,” Marsden said.
Many people who responded to his video, which has been viewed more than 3.2 million times, revealed that they’ve been enjoying fried pancakes for years — intentionally and unintentionally.
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“It’s crazy how much this is trending. I’ve been making these for years because I can’t cook (and) I always run out of patience,” one TikTok account wrote.
It turns out that the latest TikTok trend evolved from a traditional Austrian dessert – but that doesn’t mean social media users aren’t divided over the tasty treat. (ArchivedChef/@ArchivedChef)
“We made this by accident once when my two-year-old tried to flip a pancake without me noticing,” one social media user commented.
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While the idea of fried pancakes caused a stir online, for many the topic became a creative way of testing new recipes and exploring exotic cuisines.
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“I expected a strong reaction, especially because food is such a personal and cultural topic,” the archived chef said.
“The unpredictable nature of pancake smashing generates a wide range of reactions, and that’s what makes content creation so exciting.”
