There’s no better way to start your morning than with a plate of soft, warm strawberry pancakes. The juicy, sweet strawberries in the batter, served with homemade strawberry sauce and a scoop of whipped cream, make the breakfast an indulgence if you’re enjoying yourself or making breakfast for your family members. These pancakes are sure to make your day more enjoyable.
Soft and fluffy in every taste, these delicious pancakes are just the right sweetness from strawberry and vanilla. They’re delicate, light, and made with only a few ingredients you probably have in your home. Let’s explore why these pancakes with strawberries are a delicious choice.
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Pancakes?
- Naturally sweet: The fresh strawberries have a sour taste without excessive. When paired with a hint of vanilla and natural sweetness, they sweeten the pancakes, making them healthier than pancakes stuffed with sugar.
- Golden and Fluffy: Buttermilk and baking powder give a light texture that melts these pancakes into your mouth.
- It is easy to prepare: only few ingredients are required. And with minimum effort, anybody can create these pancakes.
- Customizable Toppings While strawberry sauce is essential, you can also top the pancakes with whipped cream yogurt or chocolate chips. The pancakes are flexible, making them ideal for all tastes.
What You’ll Be Needing
To make the Strawberry Sauce
- Fresh strawberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
To make the Pancakes
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Strawberry Pancakes
Step 1: Make the Strawberry Sauce
In a small pot in a small saucepan, mix fresh strawberries with lemon juice, sugar, and water. Stir, and cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the strawberries are soft and the juices release. Incorporate the cornstarch mixture (cornstarch as well as water) to make the sauce thicker, and then cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes until it has reached a syrupy consistency. Take off the heat, mix in the vanilla essence, and let the sauce cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Pancake Batter
In a large mixing basin, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix the egg, butter melted as well as buttermilk and vanilla. Mix the dry and wet ingredients. A few little lumps are okay, so take care not to overmix. Let the batter sit for ten minutes or so. Cut and hull the fresh strawberries while the batter is resting in the fridge. Set the on top of a towel to let them air dry. Fold them gently into the batter before making the batter.
Step 3. Cook the Pancakes
Preheat a non-stick pan or grill to medium-high heat. Then, lightly grease it with baking spray or butter. In each pancake, pour 1 cup batter you cook in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles appear and edges appear to be solid. Cook for another 2 minutes to cook until the edges are golden and brown. Cook until the pancakes have been cooked.
Step 4. Serve
Serve the pancakes on plates and decorate them with strawberry sauce that is warm.. Add some whipped cream to make it even more decadent, sprinkles of powdered sugar, or drizzles of maple syrup.
Pro Tips to Perfect Pancakes Every Time
Use fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries have the most flavor and texture. If using frozen strawberries, keep the frozen strawberries for the sauce to prevent the pancakes from getting soggy.
Don’t overmix: Stir the batter until the batter is mixed. Overmixing can result in thick pancakes.
Let the batter rest: Allow the batter to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Fold into the Strawberries Carefully: Add the strawberries just before cooking, and fold them carefully to ensure they stay in their original shape.
Preheat the skillet: Ensure the skillet is heated to the proper temperature before adding the batter to ensure that the batter cooks evenly.
Keep the pancakes warm: If you’re cooking an enormous batch, you can keep the pancakes warm in an oven with a low temperature (around 200 degrees) until you cook the remainder of the food.
Storage and Freezing Strategies
You can store the sauce and pancakes in separate airtight containers if there are leftovers. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and the sauce can last for seven days. It is also possible to make pancakes in a freezer by putting them in one layer on a baking sheet, freezing and then transferring them into bags for freezing. Pancakes frozen in the freezer can last two months or more. To reheat them, use a microwave or toaster oven.
Strawberry sauce is stored in an airtight container three months or more.You can defrost the sauce in the fridge overnight and then reheat it slowly in the oven.
The Reasons These Pancakes are a must-try
These strawberry pancakes are more than just a breakfast option, but a delicious experience. From their fluffy, soft texture to their sweet, tart strawberry syrup, they transform every morning into something unique. No matter if you’re cooking to please yourself or entertaining your guests, the recipe is bound to be a huge hit. The versatility of the toppings allows them to be customized for any taste, and the simplicity of the recipe means you can cook them every day of the week. So why put it off? Give yourself these beautiful strawberry pancakes now!