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    Home » breakfast » pancakes and waffles » Stacked Up - Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

    Stacked Up - Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

    May 5, 2011 · 18 Comments

    Strawberry Shortcake PancakesNo matter how old I get, there's something about a stack of pancakes that makes me feel like a child again.

    I think it's the nostalgia factor. Pancakes were a staple at the breakfast table on weekends, when my father would churn out a batch of his signature Yogurt Pancakes. His pancakes were perfect golden circles, each one light and fluffy and delicately flavoured with a little almond extract and vanilla. We'd devour them as quickly as he could make them.

    Pancakes were also ever-present after sleepovers at my aunt's house, when my cousin (who has always seemed to be a million times more mature and sophisticated that me, what with her extra fifteen months of life experience) would whip up a bowl of pancake batter without a recipe. Having been taught that cooking should never be done without carefully following a recipe, her ability to mix together just the right ratio of ingredients was downright magical. Once the pancakes had been gobbled down, we'd spend the rest of the morning crashed out on the rabbit fur carpet in the basement, watching our favourite Saturday morning shows (Muppet Babies, anyone?) or movies like Ernest Goes to Camp on the VHS player (which I'm pretty sure we must have watched at least 200 times).

    They were a lifesaver for summertime camping trips, when many days started off with a fresh batch of pancakes prepared from just-add-water mix - much beloved due to its exceedingly portable format and its ability to be prepared anywhere where a campfire and potable water are available. On a cold and misty morning, a pile of pancakes drenched in syrup on a battered enameled plate is like manna from heaven, even if they aren't made from scratch.

    Strawberry Shortcake PancakesOnce I'd moved away from home and into university residence, pancakes were a tradition on sleepy weekend mornings (or rather... afternoons, since being up and about before noon was strictly reserved for class and/or work days). My little residence kitchen was very well equipped, but it did have all the necessities for pancakes - a mixing bowl, a whisk and a small frying pan. There was no spatula, though, so I learned to flip my pancakes by throwing them up into the air with a quick twist of the wrist, a neat little trick that impressed my roommates to no end.

    The appeal lies in the fact that the basic recipe is so simple - flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, eggs, milk and oil. And yet, that one basic recipe can be elaborated into an endless number of variations, like banana or gingerbread or even red velvet and cream cheese... or these fluffy little cakes, which started off life as my father's recipe, but then got up with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream like a classic strawberry shortcake.

    I guess that's what I like best about pancakes. In the end, no matter how far you stray from the basic recipe, they're still dad's famous Yogurt Pancakes at heart - straightforward, uncomplicated, and delicious with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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    Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
     
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    Strawberry shortcake for breakfast? Maybe not. But these stacks of fluffy strawberry pancakes topped with chopped strawberries and whipped cream sure come close.
    Author: Isabelle Boucher (https://www.crumbblog.com)
    Recipe type: Breakfast
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients
    Strawberry-Yogurt Pancakes:
    • 1 cup flour
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • Pinch salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt
    • ⅔ cup milk
    • 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for the griddle)
    • ½ tsp each vanilla and almond extract
    • 1 cup finely diced strawberries
    Toppings:
    • Whipped cream
    • Chopped strawberries
    • Maple syrup
    Instructions
    1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, milk, melted butter and extracts until combined. Pour into the bowl of dry ingredients, and stir with a whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
    3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter. When the butter starts to sizzle, drop in ¼ cup portions of batter.
    4. Dot the surface of the pancakes with chopped strawberries. Cook for about 2 minutes or until a few bubbles start to form on the top, then gently flip over and continue cooking until underside is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer the finished pancakes to a baking tray in a warm oven. Repeat this process until the batter is finished, re-greasing the pan as needed.
    5. To serve, stack two or three pancakes onto each plate. Garnish each stack with a spoonful of chopped strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. For those with a sweet tooth, drizzle with a little maple syrup or dust with icing sugar before digging in.
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    1. Kate says

      July 7, 2011 at 11:31 am

      I tried these pancakes yesterday morning and they were delicious. not too sweet and perfect for yoghurt, strawberries, and maple syrup on top! I'll be making them again this morning because they were so darn good.

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    2. Kevin says

      May 11, 2011 at 2:34 am

      Those pancakes are looking really good!

      Reply
    3. briarrose says

      May 10, 2011 at 8:43 pm

      Delicious. My Dad always used to do weekend pancake breakfast....man I adored that tradition.

      Reply
    4. Tiffany says

      May 8, 2011 at 8:59 pm

      Strawberry-yogurt pancakes! OMG! These look amazing!!!

      Reply
    5. Daksha says

      May 8, 2011 at 11:28 am

      Can't walk past strawberries. pancakes are so delicious and looks so appliang!

      Reply
    6. Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says

      May 7, 2011 at 11:39 pm

      I make pancakes for my children every Sunday, so I suspect they'll share your nostalgia! For me, it's french toast - my mom made that every weekend. This recipe looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. Celia says

      May 7, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Yesss. I love that part of the recipe is "serve these in a stack." None of this "just one pancake, only berries, hold the cream" business - just go all out. And these look so worth going all-out on...

      Reply
    8. RLV @ bittensweetblog.com says

      May 7, 2011 at 10:42 am

      I wish I had this for breakfast instead. :( Haha. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Jo W. says

      May 7, 2011 at 12:03 am

      Pancakes on the weekends are my favorite! This brings me memories of making pancakes for my mom on Mother's day :)

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    10. Sandra says

      May 6, 2011 at 11:10 pm

      It's officially pancake time!

      Reply
    11. Hester aka The Chef Doc says

      May 6, 2011 at 9:44 pm

      Aw, you have a great history with pancakes :-) Sadly, I do not. Being Chinese, we were never pancake people although, I do remember my mother breaking out the electric griddle and buying a pancake mix the day before when I had slumber parties, haha. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    12. Joy says

      May 6, 2011 at 3:32 pm

      That looks wonderful. It is a great take to pancakes.

      Reply
    13. lauren says

      May 6, 2011 at 2:41 pm

      How delish. Ill have to try this for my strawberry loving daughter.

      Reply
    14. Erin says

      May 6, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      I just made a version of these the other day! LOVE them!! https://dinnersdishesanddesserts.blogspot.com/2011/05/strawberry-shortcake-pancakes.html

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    15. Mary @Delightful Bitefuls says

      May 6, 2011 at 11:25 am

      I now what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow! These look crazy delicious!

      Mary xo
      Delightful Bitefuls

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    16. Pretend Chef says

      May 6, 2011 at 9:29 am

      Now I am the one standing at the pan making mounds of pancakes while others enjoy and I'm the last to sit down to eat mine. I know understand what my mama went through. Haha! These look delicious. I love the strawberries and whipped cream on top. Yummy!

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    17. Linda @ Lemon Drop says

      May 6, 2011 at 7:46 am

      These look so good - now I have a wicked craving for these lovely pancakes! thx for sharing this recipe :)

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    18. The Cilantropist says

      May 6, 2011 at 2:29 am

      Oh wow, your photos have me *craving* pancakes, but despite how simple you make them sound I just can never seem to get them right when I try it at home. Yes, making pancakes is one of my cooking nemeses. I just need to buck up and get over it, because I want some NOW. I love the idea of the batter with yogurt, I bet it makes it light and a wonderful tangy flavor!

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