...fluffy and golden
On this cold, but bright and sunny morning, I decided to make a special Valentine's breakfast for my loving family. Their first clue of what I had been preparing in the kitchen was a distinctive scent that drifted into the living room and filled the air with a soft warmth, a sensation of comfort and mouth watering images of fluffy, warm goodness.
Their noses led them into the kitchen. As both son and father scouted the area to see what it was that was waiting for them, they saw the thick, hot, golden savory ivory and pink curves, sitting on white china plate enhancing their coloring. The mound of melted butter caught the morning light coming from the window, glittering and enticing them.
We smothered the pancakes with fruits, whipped cream and Red Raspberry Syrup and they were so delicious.
I have made shaped pancakes before, just not colored them in pink. I started with the basic heart shaped pancakes and suddenly I had the idea to play with food coloring. One thing led to another, then voila! I had pink, golden and light red pancakes.
Instructions:
1) These pancakes are not difficult to make; all you need is your favorite pancake recipe, either from scratch or a pancake mix of your choice, but make sure the batter is not too watery. You want this mix to be somewhat thick.
2) Put in a couple of drops of Liquid Red Food Coloring
into the batter until you reach your desired color, then mix.
into the batter until you reach your desired color, then mix.
3) Pre-heat the pan and place your Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter in the pan, and grease the mold over the pan to prevent sticking. In this case, I had both Heart Pancake Mold and HeartShaped Cookie Cutter. Let them warm for a second.
(molds)
4) Pour the pancake batter into the Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter that is inside the pan. Let them bubble a bit on low/ medium
heat until it sets.
Once you see the bubbles on the top of your pancake, remove the Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter. Remember that for cookie cutters you will need a tong, the cookie cutter will be hot. Do not touch it with your hands. At this point, flip the pancake over and cook the other side until lightly browned, the pancake is complete.
heat until it sets.
Once you see the bubbles on the top of your pancake, remove the Heart Pancake Molds or Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter. Remember that for cookie cutters you will need a tong, the cookie cutter will be hot. Do not touch it with your hands. At this point, flip the pancake over and cook the other side until lightly browned, the pancake is complete.
5) Repeat the steps above for more pancakes.
Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
that looks so yum!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to bookmark this for another day.
ReplyDeleteThese look fabulous! I may have to run out and get a heart shape cookie cutter.
ReplyDeleteThese are so great!!! They came out spectacular!! What a wonderful Valentine's Treat for your family!!! Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteI can't cook pancakes! I am hopeless at it. I can cook anything else I set my mind to but I have no pancake skills what so ever! Your pancakes look delicious!
ReplyDeleteThose look so delish and your description of them made my mouth water!! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteHeather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands! and Lynhea Designs
Aw! Adding the food colouring is such a cute idea! I wish i had a heart cookie cutter! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable... :)
I'd love for you to link it up at my linky party this weekend! :)
these look yummy. the only thing better than pancakes is heart shaped pancakes!
ReplyDeleteMegan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Tnx so much for linking up these lovelies at my party! :D
ReplyDeleteWould it be too strange to make them for dinner? They are super cute! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! My 6 year old would LOVE this! Thanks for the tips ;)
ReplyDeleteThose are soooo cute...I love the pink hearts...I will make these for my boys. Thanx! I hope you will link up with me here:
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Love these! I will definitely be making some of these at our house. I would love it if you would share them at our sharing party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-3.html. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing it!
DeleteYum, this looks amazingly awesome :)))
ReplyDeleteLove how simple this is to do with the cookie cutters. I am a new FB fan visiting from Gingerbread Blog. Vicky from Mess For Less
ReplyDeleteSooo cute!! Can't wait to make these!!
ReplyDeleteahh super cute pancakes! LOVE THEM! and love the idea of raspberry sauce! yummy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I love it! Please consider sharing this with my readers over at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/02/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-10.html
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kathy
What a sweet and yummy idea for valentines! You are very clever.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me
What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteDrea
babiesnbargains.blogspot.com
mmmmm, they look delicious :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start a special day, with heart for breakfast! mmm, looking so delish. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best Par.tay!
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