by Max H.

The Loaded Pancake Playbook

Three Pancake Recipes with a Twist
The Loaded Pancake Playbook

- By Sofia Danan

Pancake Day is upon us, and this year, we’re flipping things up a notch with some dirty pancakes. With this foolproof guide and masterful flipping tips, these bougie and slightly boozy recipes are sure to make the adults happy- because pancakes aren’t just for the kids.

Three Pancake Recipes with a Twist 

1.The Ultimate Dad Stack- Bacon, Bourbon & Maple Pancakes

Because dads deserve a pancake with some serious swagger. This stack is loaded with crispy bacon, a hint of bourbon, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. And it's totally worth the hype.

Ingredients:

  • 250g self-raising flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 2 medium eggs

  • 300ml milk

  • 1 tbsp melted butter

  • 2 tbsp bourbon (feel free to add more for extra fun)

  • 6 rashers streaky bacon

  • Maple syrup 

  • A pinch of salt

Method:

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, and bourbon in a bowl until smooth.

  2. Heat a knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

  3. Spoon in 2 tbsp of batter per pancake, cooking until bubbles appear. Flip and cook for another minute.

  4. While the pancakes cook, fry or grill the bacon until crispy.

  5. Stack the pancakes high, layer with crispy bacon, drizzle with maple syrup, and finish with a pinch of sea salt.

2. The Meltdown Stack- Brie-stuffed Pancakes with Crispy Bacon

Savoury American-style pancakes oozing with cheese and topped with crispy bacon. These bad boys are perfect for Pancake Day or any lazy weekend brunch.

Ingredients:

  • 10 rashers streaky bacon 

  • 300g self raising flour 

  • 1 tsp baking powder 

  • A pinch of caster sugar and salt 

  • 2 medium eggs

  • 300ml milk 

  • Butter for cooking 

  • 150g thinly sliced brie

  • 50g grated cheddar 

Method:

  1. Heat the grill to high and grill the bacon for 5 mins until crisp, turning halfway through. Set aside and keep warm.

  2. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, then gradually whisk in the eggs and milk until smooth.

  3. Heat a small knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat until sizzling.

  4. Spoon in 1 tbsp of the batter, evenly spreading to a circle. Top with slices of brie, a pinch of cheddar, and 1½ tbsp more of the batter to cover the cheese.

  5. Cook for 2-3 mins until bubbles form, then flip like a pro and cook for 2 mins more.

  6. Serve topped with salted butter and crispy bacon.

3. Rise and Sip- The Espresso Martini Stack 

For those who love a good espresso martini and let's face it, who doesn’t? These pimped out pancakes are the best way to kickstart the day combining breakfast and happy hour in one godly stack.

Ingredients:

  • 250g plain flour

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 medium egg

  • 250ml milk

  • 1 tbsp cooled espresso

  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Butter for cooking

  • Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for serving

Method:

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then whisk in egg, milk, espresso, coffee liqueur, and vanilla until smooth.

  2. Heat a knob of butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

  3. Cook pancakes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another minute.

  4. Serve stacked with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and an optional extra drizzle of coffee liqueur.

Top Tips for the Perfect Flip

  1. Pan Choice is Key- A decent non-stick frying pan is your secret weapon. Heavy pans make for dead arms before even hitting the gym. Stick to something light and you’ll thank yourself later.

  2. Batter Matters- Lumpy batter equals disaster. Give it a good whisk, but don’t go overboard.

  3. Timing is Everything- Patience, young padawan. Wait for bubbles to appear on the surface before flipping. No bubbles? No flip. Simple as that.

  4. Confidence is King- A half-hearted flip leads to sad pancakes. Commit to the wrist flick, and send that batter sky-high.

  5. Got a Flop? No Stress – If your pancake folds in half, just roll with it- literally. Call it a ‘pancake roll’ and own it.

Pancake Day is here- flip the script, nail those stacks, and make a mess worth remembering. 

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by Max H.