Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for syrup-kissed pancakes with a heart of butter:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Butter for shaping into a heart
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few lumps; overmixing can result in tough pancakes. Let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Once the skillet is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter into a round shape if needed.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove the pancakes from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
- Shape the Heart Butter:
- While the pancakes are cooking, take a small piece of butter and shape it into a heart using your fingers or a small cookie cutter.
- Serve:
- Stack the cooked pancakes on a plate and place the heart-shaped butter on top of the stack.
- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup drizzled over the top.
Enjoy your syrup-kissed pancakes with a heart of butter!
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