tonight i'm having breakfast for dinner. it's one of my self comfort rituals. as i stand here in my kitchen brewing coffee, listening to bacon sizzle and thunder crash, and stirring pancake dough i am reflecting on my dysfunctional relationship with pancakes.
with me and pancakes it's a love/hate thing.
i love the way that pancake dough bubbles and sizzles as it hits the greased pan.
i hate the way that sometimes pancakes taste like the love child of stale sourdough bread and cardboard.
i love the way an amazing pancake doused in syrup can cure any bad mood.
i hate that 1 plate of pancakes = 1 new lovely lady lump on my rump
i love that pancakes seem to be like pie in their ability to unite a room of people no matter what the differences or conflicts within a group. if i ever become i diplomat i shall use pancakes...griddle and butter treaty of 2010.
i love that when i make pancakes my desire to own a small breakfast place is quenched enough so that i don't do something rash like quitting my job and attempting to open up a restaurant in my living room.
pancakes, i love you more than i hate you. what more could i ask for really?
*best pancakes in denver: here and here
Awesome Pancake Recipe:
* 3 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Cake Flour
* ½ teaspoons Salt
* 3 Tablespoons Baking Powder
* 2 Tablespoons Sugar (brown or white, I prefer brown)
* 2 cups Milk
* 2 Eggs
* 3 teaspoons Vanilla
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/2 cup of walnuts
* 3-5 Tablespoons Butter
* More Butter
* Syrup
Mix together dry ingredients in large bowl.
Mix together milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Melt butter and add it to the batter.
Cook on a greased skillet until golden brown.
Apply syrup. I will not judge you if you pour it on.
pancakes inspired by ree drummond's recipe...thank you lovely cook!
quite witty and delicious
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