Homemade Pancake Recipe

Recipe Overview 🍽️

History of the Recipe ✍️

Pancakes are fluffy little cakes traditionally enjoyed for breakfast in America. This version with orange zest and chocolate chips adds a refreshing and indulgent twist, perfect for starting the day with energy.

Ingredients 🛒

listed in the order of use in the procedure:

• 2 eggs
• Zest of one orange
• A pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 6 tablespoons of oil
• 1 glass of milk (about 250 ml)
• 225 g of flour
• 14 g of baking powder (about 1 packet)
• Chocolate chips (amount to taste)

Steps (How to Make ) 🥣

1. Prepare the batter:
   o In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and orange zest until fluffy.
   o Add the oil and milk, and mix well.
2. Combine the dry ingredients:
   o In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
   o Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring to avoid lumps.
3. Add the chocolate chips:
   o Add the chocolate chips to the batter and gently fold them in.
4. Cook the pancakes:
   o Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. If necessary, lightly grease with a bit of oil or butter.
   o Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan to form a pancake.
   o Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the pancake is golden.

Chef Tips 👨‍🍳

• For fluffier pancakes, separate the egg whites from the yolks, beat the egg whites until stiff, and fold them into the batter gently.
• Add a bit of cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance the flavors.
• If you like thick pancakes, slightly reduce the amount of milk.

Possible Variations 🎭

• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour instead of regular flour.
• Vegan: Replace the eggs with applesauce and the milk with almond or soy milk.
• Other fruits: Add banana slices or blueberries to the batter for a fruity variation.

Bake Time 🔥

Cooking time: 2 minutes on each side (about 4 minutes per pancake).

How to Store 🥡

Food and Drink Pairings 🥂

• Drinks: Black coffee or green tea pairs perfectly with these pancakes. You can also enjoy them with fresh orange juice for a balanced breakfast.
• Accompaniments: Maple syrup, honey, or even plain yogurt to add creaminess and sweetness.

Presentation Suggestion 🍽️

Serve your pancakes stacked on top of each other, dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by fresh fruits (bananas, strawberries) or chopped nuts. A little running maple syrup on top and melted chocolate chips will make it shine!

Why It’s Healthy 💚

Although delicious, these pancakes can be a reasonable option for a balanced breakfast by including fruits (like the orange) and proteins (eggs, milk). Using olive oil or coconut oil reduces saturated fats, and the chocolate chips provide magnesium and antioxidants. For an even healthier option, you can reduce the amount of sugar or use natural sweeteners.