A trending breakfast hack has divided TikTok viewers, with some calling it “genius” and others calling it “crime.” So which is it?
Content creators on the platform and home cooks have been making something called “scrambled pancakes.”
Instead of pouring the pancake mix into a skillet or griddle and waiting until the mixture heats and bubbles before flipping it, people stir the batter in the skillet like an egg, mixing it together until they’re left with different-sized pieces of pancakes.
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The comments section is filled with users calling the hack “blasphemous.”
“I would never disrespect pancakes like that,” one TikTok user wrote.
“Who hurt you?” commented another social media account.
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The video also caught the attention of American frozen waffle brand Eggo, which posted to TikTok with the caption “Scrambled Pancakes Wild.”
The latest food trend going viral on TikTok has caused division among social media users, with many creators calling the trending dish “blasphemous.” (Archived Chef/@archivedchef)
Not all social media users were amused by the hack, although some seemed interested in giving it a try.
“This is… actually not a bad idea, intriguing,” commented one TikTok user.
“Honestly this is kind of genius… they look like mini pancakes,” another user wrote.
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“I think this is a clever idea for babies starting solids as there’s no need to chop it up,” wrote another.
While the idea of scrambled pancakes left many TikTok users confused, some found the cooking method to be perfect for young children and babies who are just starting to eat solid foods. (Archived Chef/@archivedchef)
Its creator, @archivedchef, has been amazed by the response from users on social media.
“I thought it would be a fun idea to make a video because some people might respond positively and some might not,” the Southern Pines, North Carolina, user told Fox News Digital.
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“The idea of scrambling pancakes was novel, so I thought it would be fun to try and entertain my followers.”
It turns out the idea of scrambled pancakes isn’t entirely new, having been around in Austria since the mid-19th century.
In fact, scrambled pancakes are not a completely new idea; they’re a traditional Austrian dish that dates back to the 19th century. (Archived Chef/@archivedchef)
Kaiserschmarrn, also known as “Imperial Scalpel”, is a traditional dessert that originated in Austria and is enjoyed throughout Germany.
Many TikTok users compared the breakfast hack to European cuisine.
“This is called Kaiserschmarrn in Germany and a delicacy,” one user commented.[It’s] It is often topped with powdered sugar and served with a bowl of warm, fresh homemade applesauce on the side – so delicious!”
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Legend has it that this Austrian delicacy was created by a farmer who was surprised when the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife showed up at his home and asked for a bite to eat.
The peasant didn’t know what to serve the emperor, so he cut the pancakes into strips and topped them with sugar and marmalade, The Washington Post reported.
Instead of flipping the pancakes, you stir the batter like you would scramble eggs to create different sized pancakes. (Archived Chef/@archivedchef)
The “Archived Chef” came across a German recipe on Pinterest and thought it would be fun to try a European dish with an American twist on pancake batter.
“Although the video was primarily for entertainment purposes and leaned more towards satire, I noticed quite a few people, especially younger people, who seemed quite interested in the idea,” she said.
“I wanted to play around with the concept and give it a humorous twist. It was a fun way to engage the audience and spark a bit of discussion about an unconventional way of cooking.”
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One mom named Bec Marsden, who posts on TikTok under the handle “@bekmarsden,” told Fox News Digital that she shared her own interpretation of the trendy treat, calling it a “cross between a funnel cake and a pancake.”
Marsden, who lives in Utah, said she didn’t expect her opinion to be so controversial, but it won’t stop her from trying the trend again.
“I never thought mixing up pancake mix would cause such a stir, but I don’t think it will be the last! It gives pancakes such a unique twist and fun texture. [a] It’s just regular pancake mix,” Marsden said.
Many of those who responded to her video, which has been viewed more than 3.2 million times, said they’ve been enjoying scrambled pancakes for years, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
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“It’s amazing that this is trending. I’ve been making this for years because I can’t cook. [and] “My patience always wears thin,” the TikTok account wrote.
It turns out the latest TikTok trend has evolved from a traditional Austrian dessert, but that doesn’t mean social media users don’t have divided opinions about the tasty delicacy. (Archived Chef/@archivedchef)
“I accidentally did this once because my 2 year old tried to flip a pancake while I wasn’t looking,” one social media user commented.
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The idea of scrambled pancakes caused a stir online, but for many, the buzz has led to creative ways to try new recipes and explore foreign cuisines.
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“We expected particularly strong reactions because food is such a personal and cultural topic,” the Archived Chef said.
“The unexpected nature of scrambled pancakes is sure to provoke a wide range of reactions, which is part of what makes creating content for them so exciting.”
