One of the essential ingredients to making delectable and fluffy pancakes is using the right type of milk. Whole milk contains an ideal balance of fat and protein, which helps create a rich flavor and velvety texture. Buttermilk is another excellent option as its acidity tenderizes the batter, adding an extra layer of flavor and a slightly tangy taste. To get the perfect consistency, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl before gradually whisking in the wet ingredients. This technique prevents lumps and ensures a smooth batter. Once the mixture is ready, heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat and pour in about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook each side until golden brown, and serve with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fresh fruit. With these tips, you can make delicious and fluffy pancakes that will impress your family and friends.
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ANIMAL PANCAKES
Start their day off with a smile, with our fun animal shaped pancakes that are ready in only 15 minutes.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until well combined. Grease and heat griddle.
- To make lion pancakes: Ladle batter onto hot greased griddle, making 6 large circles for the heads and 6 smaller circles for the mouths. Cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Place 1 larger pancake on serving plate; top with smaller pancake. Decorate with sliced strawberries for mane and nose, blueberries for eyes and chocolate chips for mouth (see photo).
- To make caterpillar pancakes: Ladle tablespoonfuls of batter onto hot greased griddle, making small circles. Cook on both sides until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place circles on serving plates to look like caterpillar (see photo). Decorate with raisins for the eyes, orange rind for the antennae and chocolate chips for the feet.
- To make dog pancakes: Ladle batter onto hot greased griddle, making 6 larger oblong pancakes (for the heads), 6 small round pancakes (for the snouts) and 12 oval pancakes (for the ears). Cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Place 1 larger oblong pancake on serving plate; top with smaller pancake. Place oval pancakes on either side of larger pancake to make ears. Decorate with sliced strawberries for nose and tongue, blueberries for eyes and chocolate chips for mouth (see photo).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ANIMAL PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pancake mix, strawberry, blueberry, banana, chocolate chip, maple syrup
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare pancake mix per box instructions.
- Heat a nonstick pan or pancake griddle on medium heat. For large pancakes, pour 1 cup (235 ml) of batter onto the pan. For small pancakes, pour a little less than ¼ cup (60 ml) of batter onto the pan. For medium pancakes, pour ⅓ cup (80 ml) of batter onto the pan.
- Allow to cook until bubbles form and begin to pop all around the pancake. The pancake will also lose its shiny sheen and begin to look more matte. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is lightly browned.
- For the lion pancake, you'll need 1 large pancake, 1 small pancake, sliced strawberries for the mane and nose, blueberries for the eyes, and chocolate chips for the mouth.
- For the monkey pancake, you'll need 1 large pancake, 2 small pancakes, 1 medium pancake, blueberries for the eyes and nose, and chocolate chips for the mouth.
- For the owl pancake, you'll need 1 large pancake, sliced bananas for the eyes and feathers, blueberries for the eyes, and sliced strawberries for the beak and wings.
- For the pig pancake, you'll need 1 large pancake, 1 small pancake, chocolate chips for the snout, blueberries for the eyes, and sliced strawberries for the ears.
- Make your favorite animal pancakes and top with syrup, or another favorite pancake topping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 911 calories, Carbohydrate 183 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 39 grams
HOW TO MAKE THE FLUFFIEST PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, unsalted butter, eggs, unsalted butter, blueberry, chocolate chip, maple syrup
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk to combine.
- In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg yolks and whisk to combine.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Add the egg whites and fold until just combined. Be sure not to overmix. Some lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Add the butter to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium low heat. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add ⅓ cup (75 g) of batter to the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface. If adding any toppings like chocolate chips or blueberries, sprinkle over the pancake. Flip the pancake over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams
ANIMAL PANCAKES
See smiles from ear to ear when you serve the kiddos our Animal Pancakes. Our adorable Animal Pancakes are adorned with fruit and chocolate for a recipe that's just as sweet as the little ones themselves!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Breakfast Items
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat greased electric griddle to 350°F.
- Prepare pancake batter as directed on package, whisking the dry gelatin mix into the liquid ingredients 2 min. or until gelatin is dissolved before adding to the pancake mix.
- Ladle batter onto hot griddle, using about 1/2 cup batter for each animal face. Cook until bubbles form on tops, then turn to brown other sides. Use remaining batter to make small pancakes in the shapes of ears and noses as desired, using about 1-1/2 Tbsp. batter for each ear or nose.
- Arrange pancake pieces on each serving plate to resemble desired animal. Decorate with fruit.
- Melt chocolate as directed on package; spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to add stripes, spots or whiskers to the animal faces as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Mash the bananas thoroughly to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in tough pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
- Flip the pancakes only once, when bubbles start to form around the edges.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
These animal pancakes are a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about breakfast. They're also a great way to use up leftover bananas. With a little creativity, you can create all sorts of different animal shapes. So have fun and experiment!
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