The Best Pancakes

Sisters Unscripted
Apr 11
1 min read

Updated: Oct 30

Courtney-

Pancakes are probably the most requested food item by my 4-year-old son and they have been for a while now. And so, I’ve tried a few different recipes and made my own adjustments to make the best one. Now, we have our staple pancake recipe that I’ve honestly probably made at least a hundred times. It’s quick and easy and I even have it memorized now! We’ve shared these over birthday breakfasts, family brunches, and camping trips. We eat them for breakfast, lunch, and supper (I even remember making them for a late night snack one time when I was craving them during my first pregnancy).

Pancakes cooking on a griddle, some with chocolate chips. Batter bowl and spatula nearby. A plate of pancakes and jar of chocolate chips in view.

I also love how versatile they can be for a celebration meal. We’ve celebrated various days simply by adding some special things to our pancakes. I’ve added green food colouring for St. Patrick’s Day, red for Valentine’s Day, whipped cream and strawberries in the shape of Captain America’s shield for my son’s birthday. You can change it up by adding chocolate chips or switching it up with blueberries (although I think my family would be disappointed if they didn’t get their chocolate chips). In our home, the favourite toppings are whipped cream, strawberries, maple syrup, and bananas. Nutella, peanut butter, butter and maple syrup, and other fruits are great options as well. My husband even likes putting yogurt on his pancakes!

Breakfast table with green pancakes, bacon, fruit, yogurt, milk, and utensils. White plates, bright setting, casual mood.

Pancake topped with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate. A child's hand and fork are visible on a light-colored table.

Pancakes on a table with whipped cream stars and crescent, to give the appearance of a smiley face, set on a white plate with a striped rim. A stack of pancakes is nearby.

Pancakes with chocolate chips on a patterned plate, assembled to resemble a snowman, set on a white table. A high chair is in the blurred background.

Child in gray hoodie looks at heart-shaped pancakes with whipped cream on a white plate. Bowl of strawberries nearby on the table.

You can really do anything, and I hope these can be a hit in your home too! Have a great Friday!

Searing the Beef

Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.

Mushroom Duxelles

Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.

Puff Pastry Handling

Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.

Notes

Mix the dry ingredients.

Add in the wet ingredients and mix well. Let it sit for 5-10 min, until the batter is bubbly.

Pour onto a hot griddle/pan/cast iron pan–whatever is your preferred way to make pancakes! Flip once the top starts getting bubbly. Cook for another 30 seconds-1 minute on that side. Continue until all the batter is used up!

*If you are adding any food colouring, do it before you start making your pancakes. If you’re adding chocolate chips or blueberries, I like adding them to the pancakes once I’ve poured the batter onto the pan to allow for more of an even distribution. However, you can add them to the bowl of batter too*