Fluffy, golden, and endlessly customizable, pancakes have been delighting taste buds for centuries. Thought to have ancient origins, archaeologists have even unearthed evidence of pancake-like foods in prehistoric cooking! These humble griddle cakes have become a global breakfast staple. Whether it is the classic American stack with syrup and butter, thin French crêpes, or soft, airy Japanese soufflé pancakes, there is a version to suit every craving. Made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, milk, and a leavening agent, pancakes are beloved for both their ease and versatility. It is no wonder that they are such a universal comfort food, perfect for lazy weekend brunches or special breakfasts with family.
I love pancakes and I love fresh fruit. Combine the two together and you can never go wrong in my books. Bananas and fresh berries go fabulously well with pancakes. Although I must admit that I do not make pancakes regularly at home (I prefer taking the savoury route to start my day), I do enjoy the occasional sweet indulgence. Come to think of it, I much prefer to have a few bites of pancakes as dessert rather than a full-fledged breakfast 😄
I am sure there are hundreds (maybe thousands!) of different recipes for pancakes out there but I always stick to this particular one. I have slightly modified the recipe to suit my taste. I make sure to measure my ingredients each time so the pancakes turn out consistently good.
Cinnamon Pancakes with Fresh FruitPreparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 2-4 min per pancake
Serves: 2-4
Recipe category: Breakfast/Western
Recipe level: Very easyIngredients:
1 and a half cups plain/all-purpose flour
1 and a half cups milk
3 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tbsp melted butter/vegetable oil
For serving:
Chopped fresh fruit (bananas or strawberries)
Maple syrup
Icing sugar for dusting (optional)
Method:
1. Sift together flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 1/2 cups of milk; add to flour mixture and stir until smooth.
3. Blend in the melted butter or oil.
4. Add the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder.
5. Spread 1/4 cup of batter on a hot griddle. Cook until bubbly, a little dry around the edges, and lightly browned on the bottom; turn and brown the other side.
6. Serve with chopped fresh fruits and drizzle with maple syrup. If desired, lightly dust with icing sugar and cinnamon powder.
Megha
there shud be a 'like' button for all these! looks delicious! slllurrrpppp!
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