Homemade pancakes are of course these made from a scratch. Pancakes are usually thin cakes made from batter. The batter consists of very basic ingredients, such as flour, eggs, and milk. Of course homemade pancakes, can have many variations. For example they can be made with buttermilk or with plain yogurt instead of milk. Also some other spices or products can be added to pancakes. In America, for example pancakes include raising agent- usually baking powder or baking soda- what makes pancake batter more thick and pancakes are fluffy.
Homemade pancakes are very easy to make. You don’t need long cooking experience to make your family delicious homemade pancakes. All you need to have, is a little of creativity and good ideas, so that every time, you serve this great meal, you make it a little different than before. It is not hard. There are many various ways to make your homemade pancakes. For example, you can add some fruits to the batter, such as raspberries or blueberries. You can try them out with nuts and chocolate or with honey and apples. Moreover, if you want to add some flavor to them, you can add some Vanilla extract or some spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
Homemade pancakes are not only for those who have sweet tooth. Instead of sugary topping and fillings, you can make your breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack more nutritious thanks to serving savory pancakes, rolled with vegetables, cheese, fish or meat.
If you feel that you are bored with typical made of wheat flour pancakes, try something different. Instead of normal flour, use oatmeal or cocoa flour. Pancakes are not only more tasty, when made of oatmeal but they have more nutritious value.
And of course, don’t forget about potato pancakes, which you can serve instead of normal, boring potatoes to some dishes, or even just alone as a snack, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Look for recipes and ideas on Internet or cookery books in order to find good ideas about how to serve homemade pancakes.
If you are interested in this topic you should read the comprehensive guide to
homemade pancakes written by the chef Rok Mejak.
