Knees, knead, knead

One of my favorite views of Mendenhall Glacier is from a float plane taking off at Juneau airport. Flying away from the glacier here takes in a new meaning as the glacier has officially receded from Mendenhall Lake.

What does “pancake consistency” of the sponge look like? Well, like this:

Use a mixing paddle on the mixer (or a spoon/whisk) at let it mix for a minute or two until the sponge is smooth and consistency of a pancake batter.