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Honey Butter Pancakes Recipe

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Mar 21 2026

30m

Serves 1

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Make Honey Butter Pancakes in just 30m. (apple compote +4) three cakes with maple syrup & eastaboga honey butter make it a triple (add a patty) +6

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Ingredients

Pancake Batter (makes 3 large pancakes)

Honey Butter & Toppings

Optional Add-Ins & Garnish

Preparation

Pancake Batter (makes 3 large pancakes)

1. Mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and fine salt until evenly combined.

2. Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup whisk the whole milk, egg, melted cooled butter and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.

3. Make batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined — small lumps are fine. Do not overmix. Let rest for 5 minutes while you heat the skillet; the batter will thicken slightly.

Honey Butter & Toppings

4. Make honey butter

In a small bowl beat the room-temperature unsalted butter with the Eastaboga honey until smooth and spreadable. Stir in 1/8–1/4 tsp coarse sea salt (adjust to taste). Keep at room temperature so it remains soft for serving.

5. Warm maple syrup

Gently warm the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave for 20–30 seconds so it is pourable but not boiling. Cover to keep warm.

6. Prepare apple compote (if using)

If using apple compote, warm 3/4 cup in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering and heated through. Stir in 1/2 tsp cinnamon while warming, taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Keep warm for serving.

Cooking & Assembly

7. Heat skillet

Preheat a 10–12 inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Brush the skillet lightly with the neutral oil or a small pat of butter so the surface is evenly coated.

8. Cook pancakes

For each pancake, pour about 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of batter (depending on desired size) into the skillet, leaving space between cakes. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown, 1.5–2 minutes more. Repeat to make three pancakes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.

9. Optional: cook patty

If adding a breakfast sausage patty, cook it in the skillet before or after pancakes over medium heat according to package or recipe instructions until browned and cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C for pork). Keep warm.

10. Plate and finish

Stack three pancakes on a plate. Place a generous tablespoon of honey butter on top so it begins to melt. Drizzle warmed maple syrup over the stack. If using, spoon warm apple compote on the side or atop the pancakes. Add the cooked patty on the side or between pancakes if you ordered the triple-with-patty option. Sprinkle an extra pinch of coarse sea salt over the honey butter for contrast, if desired.

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