Wow! It’s been a long day. And it’s probably one of the first times that I’ve had a real sleep in and stayed in my pyjamas til noon in ages. It was so worth it. Tea in bed, catching up on the news (not too much new news other than our regular highlights of the last year), reading some of your blogs, reading a book and then I decided to make pancakes for the family.
I really don’t think I’ve made pancakes since we moved to our cottage. And shockingly we celebrated that first anniversary last weekend. How has a whole year passed? This new life of ours has definite snuck up on us faster than we had thought.
So back to pancakes… I used to make pancakes most weekends so I pretty much eyeball the mixture until it has the right consistency and then chuck it in the pan and they’re each done in under 2 minutes each.
The trick is having enough oil in the mixture and a nonstick pan (and some Spray and Cook non-stick spray - my secret weapon on choice).
So still in my warm gown, I got the fire going in the lounge and pulled out ingredients to get started. My favourite part of making pancakes is that there are just so many options for toppings!!! I’m not the cinnamon sugar type. Pancakes should be a little more decadent and more-ish. The thing is that I don’t love eating fresh bananas. But put them on a pizza or wrap them in a pancake and I’m in heaven!!! Taaaaaaadaaaaaaaa!!!
My pancake recipe is a little vague because as I said I just eyeball the mixture but basically it comes down to these rough amounts.
PANCAKES
2 cups Self raising flour
1.5 cups milk
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar (can do this sugar free too)
½ tspn cinnamon (also optional)
The mixture should be runny and pourable. If it’s too thick add some more milk. Too wet add a touch more flour.
Mix well so there are no lumps and then prepare your pan. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat the pan on medium high heat.
Heres how I do it!!! 🤪 (hello! Video with one hand while swirling the pan in the other is a new art form)
Ok I sound so sleepy in the video 😂 and you can see how pourable the mixture is!
Anyway I made a whole stack for the family and then pulled out the TOPPINGS.
Don't judge my spotty bananas, they were perfect inside
My absolute FAVOURITE is maybe a little off to some folk, but I LOVE CREAM CHEESE & HONEY (or golden syrup) on my pancakes. Add the BANANAS and it’s a winning combination.
My family came in and devoured them all. My son opted for the chocolate syrup. My daughter went all in with cream cheese, maple syrup and sliced banana. My husband went savoury with grated Gouda, salami sweet chilli sauce. And my absolute favourite were my very own cream cheese, honey and banana creations.
I always roll them up for easy eating. The folded crepe presentation is just too finicky for me and we just prefer to eat them like a good old Rooti / wrap.
My daughter got a little annoyed at my lazy photography skills so she promptly grabbed my second pancake and proceeded to show me how to take a photo of a pancake and capture the mood and rain at the same time.
On days like this we leave all the healthy eating at the door and indulge in tasty comfort food.
We had a family dinner later so I did eventually get out of my PJs, but on the inside had been wishing I could just hibernate at home on the couch for the rest of the day. It didn’t happen. And now it’s very late and I’m back in my PJs in bed with Max asleep under the covers.
Night night…