Honey Butter Pancakes Recipe
(apple compote +4) three cakes with maple syrup & eastaboga honey butter make it a triple (add a patty) +6
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Ingredients
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Pancake Batter (makes 3 large pancakes)
Honey Butter & Toppings
Optional Add-Ins & Garnish
Method
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
- 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.
