Buttermilk Pancakes
Anxiety and depression is something that I struggle with everyday but it’s been bearing its weight on me pretty heavily this week. It’s been a mad and tumultuous week and something that I’m glad is over–ish, and glad that I experienced it to bring me to where I am now…reveling in a rare moment of clarity where I can truly enjoy simple pleasures such as swimming in a lazy cup of tea with a thick stack of warm pancakes before me, mesmerizing me with its thick glossy coat of golden maple syrup. (It has to be the real stuff)! Sure, the carbs don’t hurt but it’s how ever so soft and fluffy pancakes can be with its irresistible crispy edges that, when paired with Saturday morning cartoons, makes everything seem alright. It’s like the food version of a big fluffy robe and soft cozy slippers.
So c’mon, sink in and get lost with me (at least for a little while).
- 1 c unbleached flour
- 3 tb brown sugar
- 1½ ts baking powder
- ¼ ts baking soda
- ¼ ts fine salt
- ¼ ts cinnamon
- ⅛ ts freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 room temperature egg
- 1 c room temperature whole buttermilk
- 1 ts pure vanilla extract
- Butter
- In your first bowl, gather all of your dry ingredients and sift them in. This includes your flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- In your second bowl, whisk together your egg, buttermilk, and vanilla until nice and frothy (approximately 3 minutes).
- Slowly drizzle your second bowl into your first bowl and mix just to combine (don’t over mix, lumps are fine).
- In a hot skillet, melt a tablespoon or so of butter and ladle in your batter. *Only flip once and don’t press down.*
you’re the best , yay! for pancakes!
those look way better than my microwavable pancakes.
Thank you very much, anonymous AG =D
Angie. Those pancakes look so , LOVELY, FLUFFY, AND DELICIOUS!! Thanks for sharing.
Also. We all.( so have I during times of health issues and surgery, etc a s a child)have dealt with depression and or anxiety to one degree or another.Angie. dear Lady let me Lovingly say this.I have seen with friends and family ( Very public site here so I can not go into details.)depression, etc turn into a HORRIBLE monster! Never take it lightly. Talk to those that love you and care! Have a wonderful week end!
Love.
Les.
Thank you, dear friend!
You are welcome Angie. ( Just want to make sure you are ok…..Is there a messager( to send a message to you) on this blog?
Les.
We all have days of depression my friend but the way you manage to step out of it and the attitude towards it is important
Will 1 percent Buttermilk work?
You are dealing with it and talking about it and that’s great Angie!
God bless you! Stay strong!
Love
xoxoxoxo.
Les.
beautiful pancakes!! they sound absolutely delicious!
nom nom nom nom!!!!!
Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite! I love your video! I’d rather watch you cook then just about anyone on tv. Hope you are feeling better! Sending you a big, giant HUG!!
I too have to deal with depression and anxiety quite often, it’s never easy and I think it affects a lot more people than you think…people just don’t like to tell others…but life goes on, as long as you keep smiling and trying.
Can you imagine I have never had American pancakes? I keep on seeing them on blogs all the time, but I’m a savoury breakfast person… Your pancakes look gorgeous and I can imagine them as a great afternoon sweet snack.
I’ll take seconds please! … Near the beginning, did I hear you say something like “pairing with Saturday Morning cartoons”?
Comfort foods, like these pancakes, always have a way of making me feel better. I hope things are looking up this week!
Angie, you just described my perfect way to start a lazy weekend – Saturday morning cartoons and a stack of pancakes! Preferably whilst wearing a fluffy robe and slippers. Drooling here….now to go get breakfast!
Totally craving these!
Lovely post! Thank you so much for sharing (I looovvee flapjacks!)
Every time I see a post for a flapjack I always expect something different… you know, in England, a flapjack is actually a cookie-type-thing, made with oats, butter, sugar and then baked in the oven until soft and chewy.
These looks fantastic though… a bit like a pancake on steroids
That sounds super interesting actually! =D
Me too
It made me smile this morning =D
ohhh yes, now if only everyday were a Saturday, am I right? =D
I cannot tell a lie, I chomped on the left over chocolate bits like they were a healthy snack or raisins, lol.
You know it =D
I will have to try theses pancakes that everyone keeps talking about. I feel like I’m missing out =D
Thank you, my friend. I love your words of encouragement …it’s like the syrup to my pancakes =D
You are soooo sweet, Reeni! That just made my day, girl =D
Thanks, Unni =D
Thanks guys! I wish we could host a food swap over the internet…that would be awesome!
Thanks so much, Les!! This means a lot to me =D
Absolutely =D
Thank you for your kind words, friend =D
Those pancakes are so fluffy and beautiful!!!! Mine never turn out that lovely.
You are so sweet!