Every once in a while I get the itch to actually make a warm breakfast (Kleber loves when that happens!) and pancakes are usually my go-to choice. Mine do not get the award for the prettiest or most inventive. And they are definitely not up to Cracker Barrel standards. They’re the “just add water” kind you find in a box at the grocery store. But you know what? They are sooo good! I know my serious foodies will shake their head at this blasphemous confession, but I’m secretly hoping I’m not the only one that loves the convenience of just adding water. So tell me, when it comes to pancakes…
…are you the “make ’em from scratch” or “just add water” type?
Buckeroomama - Haha, while I would most days prefer to make everything from scratch, I am, above all, practical. Days when I am feeling lazy or am pressed for time, I welcome whatever help I can get, in any form, =)
Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - You must know I had to weigh in on this one!
Up until about two years ago, I was a “just add water” kinda gal (except I’d substitute milk for water). About two years ago I discovered a from scratch buttermilk pancake recipe that changed my life… seriously. It only took an extra 7-10 minutes to prepare and the taste was better than our favorite diner back in NJ. I was sold and now I make pancakes and waffles from scratch. I don’t hate on the “just add water” mixes, though.
I use this recipe for pancakes: http://www.keeleypowell.com/2010/07/buttermilk-pancakes.html
This recipe for a healthier version (made with oatmeal and bananas!): http://www.keeleypowell.com/2010/12/oatmeal-pancakes-with-bananas-foster.html
And finally, this awesome waffle recipe: http://www.keeleypowell.com/2011/01/waffles-of-insane-greatness.html
Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a baker, I think you can handle these. All I ever need to do is remember to keep buttermilk in my fridge (and there isn’t any in there right now!).
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Haha!! That comment about foodies was specifically directed at you and Nadette ;o) Just checked out the recipe – looks easy enough! Next time I’m at Shoprite, I’ll try to remember to pick up some buttermilk and do a comparison taste test. See if it makes much of difference when compared to my “just add water” ones.
Cafe Fashionista - I’m the ‘just add water’ type. Then again, I LOVE the look of pancakes, but I don’t like the taste; therefore, I just make them for my nephew and other family. These, however, look scrummy! :)
The Guilty Hyena - They do look good for the add water type. I do neither, I usually leave it to my sisters when it comes to making pancakes. My sister when she was a toddler use to pronounce them as ‘Panacakes’ adding the extra a, from time to time we still say it like that to her in gest. =)
Amy - I’m more of the go out to breakfast or have toast kind of person myself! Isn’t that ghastly? Even worse, since I’m totally old enough to know better! :)
Camila Faria - Well, I never tried the ‘just add water’ type, but they sure look amazing! If they taste good, it really doesn’t matter what kind they are, right?
camille - pancakes are the only thing i can actually cook! and i do make them from scratch! but usually i go for more carbs and have them with chocolate syrup! yum! honey, guess what? i’m going to the us in august for a whole year!!! yeeeii!!! i got a scholarship over there! tell you more about it later! have a lovely week!
Sabine - You make them look absolutely mouth-watering, Maddy. Once a year would be my limit – to avoid immediate addiction.
Sarah - Dodeline Design - I am a huge pancake fan too! Yum!
Hannah - Your pictures make me want pancakes. Like, NOW! haha!
Life with Kaishon - You know me Maddy : )
Add water and go!
Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - You know I’m from scratch! I love panckaes sooooo much, I’m obsessive about making them perfect! But I have to say, these look good for “add water” variety. mmm pancakes!