SPECIAL PANCAKES (BATTER CAKES)
These are the best of the best in old-fashioned pancakes. (Thank you, Halifax Liz for letting me know that your grandmother was making these in Northern Ireland 70 years ago.) It's no wonder a recipe like this has such staying power, they're super easy & make use of on-hand ingredients. The secret to their firm but fluffy texture is using tiny cubes of white bread to support the batter. But you'll never know they're in there! I've been making this recipe for about 10 years now & I like to serve these pancakes with jams, maple syrup & my homemade syrup from Recipe #22066. I also usually double the recipe if there is more than just the 3 of us eating. The recipe was found in "Pancakes A to Z", one of the three books in my favorite cookbook series by Marie Simmons and there titled "Rux's Family's Favorite Pancakes". My family simply dubbed them "Special Pancakes" and even though it doesn't take a special day to make them, they make ANY day feel special.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Breakfast
Time 13m
Yield 14 3-inch pancakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a serrated knife, trim the crusts off the bread & then cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, flour, sugar and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk & eggs, then stir in the melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring to blend.
- Let mixture stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir mixture well, breaking up some of the cubes.
- Heat large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat (I use 300-350° on my old electric griddle).
- Lightly brush the griddle with vegetable oil (I use a paper towel folded several times to spread the oil evenly onto the griddle.) Non-stick cooking spray can be substituted but I have found we prefer to use the light film of oil because it really adds to the outer color & texture of the pancake.
- Pour a scant 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle. Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- With a large spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over to brown the other side. Repeat til all the batter is used up. Serve with syrups or jams of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 129.9, Sodium 487.3, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.4
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Kathryn Lopez
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pancakes.
Hassaan Ali Jakhrani
[email protected]These pancakes are a delicious and easy way to start your day.
Anissa McGillivary
[email protected]I've never had pancakes like these before. They're so light and fluffy!
kagolo birari
[email protected]These pancakes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Latifa
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any fancy ingredients.
Arham kamboh
[email protected]These pancakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.
Kathleen Jones
[email protected]I've made these pancakes for my family for years, and they're always a favorite.
Shaleen Ramlakan
[email protected]These pancakes are the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday morning.
Kamran Alam
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. These pancakes are amazing!
MIHIYA BOT MP40
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, and the pancakes turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Osthir Boy Siam
[email protected]These pancakes are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests.
Avwunukpa Blessing
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pancakes, but these ones were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Muhammad Affan
[email protected]I made these pancakes for my kids, and they loved them. They said they were the best pancakes they'd ever had.
majharul islam masum
[email protected]These pancakes are a great way to start the day.
Feras Khan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these pancakes would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior.
Jahir Rasel
[email protected]The batter was easy to make, and the pancakes cooked evenly.
Ricks Sohan
[email protected]I've made these pancakes several times now, and they're always a hit with my family.
Md fahim Hasan
[email protected]These pancakes were fluffy and delicious! I added a bit of vanilla extract and cinnamon to the batter, and they turned out perfectly.