Do you need to prepare for Pancake Day? Look no further than your kitchen to get started! With the right cookware, you can whip up delicious pancakes in no time.
We recommend investing in a high-quality, non-stick frying pan to make your Pancake Day cooking experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Non-stick pans allow you to cook pancakes quickly and with minimal effort and mess. They also allow you to make crepes, blinis, and other types of pancakes without the need to add extra butter or oil.
To get you started, we’ve included three delicious pancake recipes you can make this Pancake Day.
The first is a classic buttermilk pancake recipe. This one is light, fluffy, and perfect for serving with butter and syrup.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until the batter is just combined.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and swirl it around.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until both sides are lightly golden.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and syrup.
Our second recipe is for savory potato pancakes. These are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 large potato, peeled and grated
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the grated potato and onion. Add the salt and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl it around.
- Drop 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with sour cream and chives.
Finally, we have a recipe for vegan banana pancakes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, and mashed banana.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Whisk until the batter is just combined.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl it around.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until both sides are lightly golden.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup.
These are just a few recipes to get you started on Pancake Day. With the right cookware, you can whip up any type of pancake you like. So grab a non-stick frying pan and get ready to make some delicious pancakes!