Have you ever opened a recipe book and instantly felt the urge to cook and bake? That’s what happened to me last week when the KitchenAid Recipe Collection Cookbook arrived on my doorstep as a pleasant surprise. A few pages in and I was already hooked on the idea of cooking a fabulous breakfast for my weekend guests. In fact, the first page of the Breakfast and Brunch section stopped me with …. the Puffy Pancake.
I don’t know about you but I’m terrible at making pancakes but this one looked so easy and the ingredient list was full of things I already had in my kitchen. I knew right then and there, I had to try this! Although the name is slightly deceptive, the batter has the flavor and consistency more like a really thick crepe than it does a pancake, which isn’t a bad thing because I LOVE crepes.
Puffy Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
Before starting this recipe, you’ll need to know that you need an oven proof skillet. You’ll want to check the features of your cookware before placing it in the oven to prevent damaging your cookware (or yourself).
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Using one large skillet or two smaller ones, brush the entire interior of the skillet with melted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, eggs, salt and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Whisk together for about a minute.
Pour the batter into the prepared skillet and bake for about 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Mine didn’t quite curl around the edges like seen in the above photo, but they do create a really fun bowl shaped pancake, perfect for filling with fresh fruit.
As suggested in the recipe, we filled our pancake bowls with fresh strawberry and banana slices. Instead of using chocolate syrup, I melted my favorite chocolate bar and drizzled it over the entire bowl. It’s such a sweet meal it makes an incredible dessert but you can certainly get away with calling it a breakfast.
One personal word of advice … remember the skillet handles are extremely hot after they come out of the oven. I made the mistake of forgetting that important detail and started my breakfast with a nasty burn on my arm.
If you like this recipe then you’ll LOVE the entire KitchenAid Recipe Collection Cookbook that is full of easy and unique recipes that I’m sure your family will love. If you’re looking for another sneak peek recipe, be sure to check out the Breakfast Empanadas I made over at 3 Kids and Us.
Nichol says
I love making pancakes. This looks like a great recipe all will enjoy!
Louise says
We’re going to start cooking out of this book this week too. I’m not sure if we’ll ever make it out of the breakfast section. YUM!!
I love the KitchenAid Recipe book!
JulieD says
Cat, your puffy pancake photo looks even tastier than the one in the cookbook. I have never heard of such a thing. It looks very good!
nicole says
Love your blog layout. It’s so pleasing on the eye and easy to read/find things.
I’ve got to try some of your recipes!
Connie says
I’ve never tried this…it looks pretty cool!
Stefani says
Those look good and easy to make.
Crystal says
I am obsessed with your page!!! I love all of your great recipes, especially this one! Pancakes and fruit are my favorite 2 things in the whole world, so this has to be amazing! I may have to do this for breakfast tomorrow. And I am also excited to try out the Wilton’s Cake Pops recipe I found! Your blog is so much fun! So glad I’m following you via GFC! Look forward to browsing the rest of your page! 🙂
Crystal (http://funandfabulouslife.blogspot.com)
Pancake Dude says
wow what a fun pancake recipe! I am going to make this recipe this weekend.
Shop with Me Mama says
My husband LOVES this kind of breakfast. I use to always make it for him. Now I just might have to start making it again, thanks for the recipe 🙂
Nicole says
I love this idea, especially because I love fruit on my pancakes. We will definitely be trying this recipe soon!!!
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
I didn’t even know they had a cookbook! Are there photos in the whole book?
Paula says
These are so neat! This is the first time I’ve seen them. My grand-kids would get a kick out of eating these.