Valentine Breakfast Pancakes Strawberries (Print Version)
Light, fluffy pancakes shaped like hearts topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup for a sweet start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - Powdered sugar for dusting
13 - Whipped cream
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well blended.
02 - Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense pancakes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with additional butter as needed.
05 - Pour batter into heart-shaped molds or free-form with a spoon. Cook for 2 minutes until surface bubbles appear, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes longer until golden brown.
06 - Continue with remaining batter, adding butter to the pan between batches as necessary to prevent sticking.
07 - Plate pancakes and arrange sliced strawberries on top. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, then finish with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These pancakes turn an ordinary breakfast into something that feels like a celebration without requiring restaurant prices
- The vanilla and fresh strawberry combination hits that perfect sweet spot between special and comforting
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- Overmixing the batter creates tough pancakes, stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking produces lighter fluffier results
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- Room temperature ingredients create smoother batter and more even cooking
- Extra vanilla extract never hurt anyone, especially for special occasions