Does a 4 inch diameter pancake require 18 cups of batter?

No, that's absolutely not true! 18 cups of batter would make a massive, unmanageable pancake!

Here's why:

* Standard pancake batter: A standard pancake recipe usually yields around 10-12 pancakes, depending on the size.

* 4-inch pancake: A 4-inch pancake is a fairly small size.

* Batter per pancake: You'd likely need about 1/4 cup of batter to make a 4-inch pancake.

To calculate the batter you need:

1. Pancake area: Calculate the area of the pancake using the formula: πr² (where r is the radius, which is half the diameter). For a 4-inch pancake, the radius is 2 inches, so the area is approximately 12.57 square inches.

2. Batter per square inch: This will vary depending on the recipe and desired thickness. A general estimate is about 0.02 cups of batter per square inch.

3. Total batter: Multiply the pancake area by the batter per square inch. In this example, 12.57 square inches x 0.02 cups/square inch = approximately 0.25 cups of batter.

Conclusion: A 4-inch pancake would likely need around 1/4 cup of batter, not 18 cups.