Valentine Breakfast in Bed (Printable)
Light, fluffy heart-shaped pancakes topped with fresh berries and a maple syrup drizzle for a special morning.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus more for cooking
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Toppings
10 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
12 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
13 - Powdered sugar for dusting optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, leaving small lumps intact. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy pancakes.
04 - Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush the surface with melted butter to prevent sticking.
05 - If using a heart-shaped mold, place it on the skillet and ladle approximately 1/4 cup batter into the mold. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set. Carefully remove the mold, flip the pancake, and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Continue cooking remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as necessary to maintain nonstick surface.
07 - Stack warm pancakes on plates. Top generously with fresh strawberries, raspberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The batter comes together in under five minutes, leaving more time for coffee and cuddling
- These pancakes are impossibly fluffy thanks to buttermilk and the magic of baking soda
02 -
- Overmixed batter makes tough pancakes, so stir until flour just disappears
- The first pancake is always a test run for heat adjustment, so don't stress if it's not perfect
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create smoother batter
- Let the pan come back to temperature between batches for consistent cooking