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Let’s say it as it is – Pancakes >>>> any other breakfast dish 🥞
Pancakes have been a classic breakfast meal for decades now, and for good reason. These pillowy-cakey delicacies are the perfect way to begin your day.
That being said, there is probably nothing worse than thin, sad pancakes that taste like…well, like nothing.
Exhibit A:
I’ve seen people make such blasphemous pancakes far too often. And it. must. stop.
Pancakes are probably one of the easiest things to make once you get the hang of it. Plus, this recipe uses the most simple ingredients that you probably always have in your kitchen.
Let’s stop this crime against pancakes now, shall we?
But wait, did you think I was only going to give you a basic pancake recipe? We don’t do basic here, my friend. Today, I’m sharing with you a match made that’s most definitely made in heaven – Cinnamon. Roll. Pancakes.
That’s right, the cinnamony-gooey deliciousness of a cinnamon roll in the form of pancakes! 😍 Perfect for times when you need a wholesome, comfy breakfast.
If you want to make plain pancakes or use some other variation (like chocolate chips), you can always skip the cinnamon part.
Now let’s get started →
PS: I always measure ingredients in grams, never in cups. Using a measuring scale is the only way to bake accurately. Cups are very unreliable and can give different measurements, so I would suggest you buy a measuring scale before you start baking! If you can’t get your hands on one, you can use the online tools for converting grams into cups, however, I do not guarantee their accuracy.
PPS: if you notice a * after any word, it means that there are additional tips about it after the recipe
Fluffy, Delicious Pancakes (+ A Cinnamon Roll Pancake Variation!)
Equipment
- 2 mixing bowls
- Hand whisk
- Non-stick pan
- Piping bag (for the cinnamon roll version only)
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 120 grams flour
- 30 grams sugar
- 10 grams baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 180 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 30 grams butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- 75 grams butter (room temperature)
- 67 grams packed brown sugar
- 8 gs all-purpose flour
- 5 grams cinnamon
Icing Sugar Glaze (for cinnamon roll pancakes)
- 30 grams icing sugar
- A little milk
Instructions
Pancake Batter
- Combine all the dry ingredients: flour (120 gm), sugar (30 gm), baking powder (10 gm), and salt (1/2 tsp) in a bowl using a hand whisk
- In a separate bowl, whisk together your liquid ingredients: full-fat milk (180 ml), egg (1), melted butter (30 gm), and vanilla essence (1 tsp/ 5 ml) until well combined
- Next, pour your liquid ingredients into your dry ingredients and mix it using a hand whisk until there are no streaks of flour visible in the batter. Don’t worry if there are a few lumps
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes, this will help your pancakes rise better
Cinnamon filling
- Combine all your ingredients: softened butter* (75 gms), brown sugar (67 gms), flour, and cinnamon (5 gm) in a bowl until everything is well combined
- Add the mixture to a piping bag (or a ziplog bag) and keep it ready to go
Cooking Technique
- When you’re ready to cook the pancakes, heat your non-stick pan* on medium heat*. Make sure the pan is hot before you add the batter.
- Using a ladle or table spoon, pour the pancake batter in the center of the frying pan.
- If you’re making plain pancakes, skip the next step!
- For the cinnamon roll pancakes, as soon as you pour the batter, make circles of the cinnamon filling with the piping bag into the batter (see video for reference), similar to a cinnamon roll.
- Let the batter sit until you see small bubbles coming up. This means that your pancake is set and ready to flip
- Before you flip the pancake, run your spatula under the pancake to release it from the pan and lift it slightly to check if it’s browned enough.
- Once it’s browned, flip the pancake carefully and let the other side cook until it’s golden brown.
Icing Glaze for Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- In a bowl, add icing sugar and pour milk, a little at a time, until you reach the consistency of your choice
- Pour the glaze over the cinnamon roll pancake stack and serve!
Notes
- Chocolate chips: Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite! Add the chocolate chips to your batter instead of the cinnamon filling
- Any chocolate: You can also replace the chocolate chips with any chocolate of your choice (mars, snickers, mnms 🤤)
- *Softened butter: Make sure the butter for your cinnamon filling is soft and not melted. This results in a firm cinnamon filling that will hold up while cooking instead of a liquid-y one that will leak out
- *Non-stick pan: The only right way to make pancakes is with a non-stick pan because you don’t use any oil or butter on the pan. Using oil or butter will lead to uneven browning of the pancake; we don’t want that!
- *Maintaining the heat of the pan: The heat of the pan is one of the most important factors for making a good pancake. Use your intuition here and increase or reduce the heat accordingly. If needed, use the first pancake as a test to check what heat levels work best
- Help! The cinnamon filling burned while cooking! – Sugar cooks notoriously quickly, so if the heat is high, the cinnamon filling will burn before the pancake cooks. Keep the pan on the lowest heat setting. The pancakes will take longer to cook, but the sugar will not burn. You can also cover the pan to make the pancakes cook quickly.
- The cinnamon filling spilled out of the pancake – This can happen for 2 reasons – either the pancake batter is not thick enough to hold the filling, or you have added too much filling. It can also happen if you flip the pancake too soon. Give the pancake enough time to set before you flip it, this will make sure that the cinnamon filling is set into the batter before you flip and does not spill out.
- My cinnamon filling is too runny – This will happen if you melt the butter too much. The butter should be soft but not melted, this helps create the cinnamon paste. If the filling is too runny, refrigerate it until it’s set before using.
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Until next time,
Ayesha
came across this site while on youtube and oh my ! i love it??!! gonna try these pancakes today and am sure they’ll be delish!
they are amazing, I switched the sugar glaze with a cream cheese glaze
Amazing stuff and just awesome ideas
Sweet and simple tbh
Didn’t know it would be so simple yet so delicious