Papa’s Pancakes

Saturday’s, Christmas mornings, birthday breakfasts in bed, those were the occasions that my Papa would get up early and make pancakes for us. I have some of the sweetest memories of waking up to the smell of pancakes, or waiting eagerly for pancakes in bed on my birthday or Christmas morning.

I believe my dad got this recipe from an old Betty Crocker cook book that is probably as old as me and absolutely falling to pieces- which is a testament to how much we love these pancakes- so, I wanted to get this recipe down before it’s too late.

Pancakes are yummy. Pancakes are fun. Pancakes are happiness. Throw in a whole lot of fatherly kindness in with the ingredients and pancakes are love.

So boys, I hope you’re taking note. You want to have kiddos one day? You want to be the cool dad who makes bomb pancakes? You better screenshot this recipe! It’s golden. Please keep in mind these are instructions for incredible pancakes. For further instructions on how to be an incredible Papa contact my dad. Shout out to the best Papa ever!

So, here you go:

1 egg
1 cup flour (125g)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 cup milk (177.75ml)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Margarine

Put about a half a tablespoon of margarine in a pan and heat on medium-high heat.

Once it’s hot, use a 1/4 cup (or a ladle ) to scoop some batter into the pan. Once its bubbling and golden brown, flip over to the next side. (Should be about 45 seconds- 1 min on each side) If you find that the inside is still wet, turn down the heat a little and cook them a bit longer.

Should make about eight pancakes (using the 1/4 cup to scoop). Or four large ones with the ladle.

So, here is how to make a breakfast fit for kids, friends, family. Why not surprise someone today with a special little breakfast. Nothing beats an unexpected breakfast in bed.

So, here is how to make a breakfast fit for kids, friends, family… or stuffed animals. Softy looks very excited to eat his pancakes. (This may or may not have been written during self-isolation 😅.) Why not surprise someone today with a special little breakfast. Nothing beats the lazy luxury of breakfast in bed.

Papa’s Pancakes

Servings: 8 pancakes

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 cup flour (125g)
3 teaspoons baking powder 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3/4 cup milk (177.75ml)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Margarine for pan

Directions:
1. Whisk egg
2. Add the rest of ingredients 
3. Heat margarine on medium-high heat
4. Once hot, scoop in a heaping 1/4 cup. Let cook for about 45 seconds- 1 minute or until you see bubbles on top, flip and repeat. (Check the middle of the pancake once in awhile to see if it’s cooked through. If it’s still wet lower the heat a little a cook for a bit longer.)
5. Serve, share, and eat.

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