How to Make Perfect Pancakes

Recipe

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, 4 tablespoons (60 g) melted butter, and 1 egg; stir into the flour mixture until combined (a few lumps are okay).

Grease a large nonstick skillet or griddle with butter and heat over medium-low heat. Add batter, 1/4 cup at a time, and cook until the top is bubbly and the bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes more. (Makes 6-8 pancakes.)

Add topping!

Try one of these interesting combinations.

Strawberries with sour cream

Toss 2 cups sliced ​​strawberries with 1/2 cup brown sugar; let sit for at least 1 hour. Top pancakes with the berries, their juices, and sour cream; sprinkle with brown sugar.

Berry compote

Simmer 1.5 cups maple syrup, 1 cup assorted blueberries and blackberries, and a few slices of ginger for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in another 1/2 cup of berries.

Orange jam and yogurt

In a saucepan, melt 110 g of butter with 1/4 cup of orange marmalade and a pinch of salt; whisk to combine. Top the pancakes with plain yogurt and drizzle with orange oil.

Chocolate with bananas

Heat 110g of chopped bittersweet chocolate with 3 tbsp of heavy cream and 2 tbsp of honey in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Top the pancakes with banana slices, chocolate sauce, and granola.

Bacon and Nut Syrup

Fry 4 strips bacon until crisp; crumble. Drain most of the fat from the pan, reserving 1 tablespoon; stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups maple syrup, the bacon, and 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; heat through.