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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Incase you couldn’t tell, I like breakfast foods a lot, and these buttermilk pancakes are no exception.  They are quick and easy to make, and can be really impressive when they are all dressed up.   Serve them with fresh fruit and maple syrup for an amazing brunch or breakfast.  Feel free to customize the recipe by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or your favorite berries to the batter for an extra burst of flavor and texture.  Recipe below!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl
  2. Combine beaten eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter in a separate bowl
  3. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the wet mixture. Stir just until combined trying not to over mix.
  4. Ladle about ½ cup of batter onto a med-high heat pan that has been lightly greased with vegetable oil
  5. Flip the pancake when bubbles start to form on the surface, this should take couple of minutes
  6. Keep the pancakes warm in a 250 degree oven until ready to serve

Pictured with my pancakes is a blueberry compote that is super simple to make. Read how below.

 Blueberry Compote

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over med-high heat
  2. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer
    for about 10 minutes
  3. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a bit more water to thin it
    out
  4. Serve warm on top of pancakes (any leftover can be refrigerated
    for several days)
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Buttermilk Waffles

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Buttermilk Waffles

Waking up is easy with these delicious and fluffy buttermilk waffles.  You can have these ready in less than 30 minutes start to finish.  You can even prepare the batter the night before and keep it in the fridge for a real no fuss breakfast.  These waffles are great on their own with some maple syrup or you can dress them up with fresh berries, Nutella, bananas, or whatever your hungry heart desires.  Check out the recipe below!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (can use regular if you want)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Method

  1. Combine buttermilk, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
  3. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly pour in the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms
  4. Heat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  5. Pour in about 1/3 cup of batter depending on the size of your waffle maker and cook until done; this should only take a couple of minutes
  6. You can preheat your oven to 250 degrees to keep the waffles warm as they come out

I like my waffles with caramelized banana.  Check out how to make them below: 

Caramelized Bananas

 Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown suger
  • Bourbon (optional)

Method

  1. Melt butter in pan on med-high heat
  2. Add sliced bananas along with the brown sugar and give the pan a good toss
  3. If you want to, add a splash or two of your favorite bourbon (This step is completely optional)
  4. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the bananas soften and it starts to get slightly syrupy
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Cinnamon Buns

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What better way is there to start off your day that with a batch of warm cinnamon buns?  They seem like they can be a little intimidating to make but if you take your time, they’re actually pretty straightforward.  All the time you put into them will be totally worth it when they come out of the oven and are ready to be iced.  Not to mention they will make your kitchen smell amazing.  Be sure to make these cinnamon buns for your next lazy Sunday. Recipe below!

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 1 package (8g) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all purpose flour

Filling:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup softened butter

Icing:

  • 6 tbsp softened butter
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Method

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm (not hot) milk and allow it to activate
  2. Combine sugar, flour, melted butter, eggs, and salt using either a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer until well incorporated
  3. Lightly grease a large bowl put dough in it to proof in a warm place for about an hour until it has roughly doubled in size
  4. While the dough is rising, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix until fully incorporated to make the filling.
  5. Roll out the risen dough on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle that is approximately 12”x16” and square off the edges
  6. Evenly spread the filling on top of the dough; take your time in order not to tear the dough
  7. Working from the long end, roll the dough to form the buns until you reach the other end
  8. Slice the rolled dough into 12 even pieces and place into a lightly greased 9”x13” baking pan; cover and allow to rise another 30 minutes
  9. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown
  10. To make the icing, combine all of the icing ingredients using an electric or stand mixer and mix until airy and light
  11. Spread the icing over the buns before serving