Pancakes | Recipe

Pancakes are one of my favourite breakfast foods ever- they're so easy to whip up and they're so delicious too. Growing up, I would wake up to a huge stack of pancakes that were drowned in maple syrup and so every time I make these, I immediately recall the happy moments of my childhood. Furthermore, these pancakes don't require a mixer to be made- just a whisk and a bowl! Since these pancakes are so foolproof, this has since become my go-to recipe for whenever I crave warm, fresh pancakes. Everybody needs a go-to recipe, and I guarantee you that this will soon become yours too! The thing I love about pancakes too is that they're so versatile- just like bread you can serve them sweet or savoury. For a savoury dish, serve with bacon and maple syrup, or for dessert, serve warm with a big scoop of good quality vanilla ice cream along with a heavy dose of chocolate syrup- yum!
 
Pancakes Recipe                                                                                              Recipe by iSaamuel 
INGREDIENTS;
135g of all purpose flour,
1 teaspoon of baking soda,
2 tablespoons of sugar,
140ml of milk,
1 egg,
2 tablespoons of melted, unsalted butter,

extra butter if your pan isn't non-stick

METHOD;
1. Into a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Whisk in the sugar.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg and the melted butter.
3. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk briefly until it's just combined. Make sure no lumps of flour remain.
4. Heat your skillet/pan on low heat. Add a tab of butter and spread it out evenly across the pan if it isn't non-stick.
5. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop a dollop of the pancake batter on to the skillet. Using the back of the ice cream scoop/ladle, gently spread out the batter into a circular shape.
6. Cook the pancake for 30 seconds to 1 minute on the bottom, and only about 30 seconds for the other side.
The pancake is ready to flip when the top appears dry and bubbles are formed throughout its surface.
Tip: After you've flipped your pancake, make sure you do not press down/flatten it down with your pancakes in hopes of trying to cook faster- it won't. All it does is it flattens the pancake into a dense and chewy one. So with this in mind, be delicate with them!
7. Once your pancakes are done, stack them on top of each other and serve with a big tab of butter and lots of maple syrup. Garnish with fresh berries and bananas for a great, indulgent breakfast.

Feel free to incorporate chocolate chips into your pancake batter, or why not add fresh blueberries for a refreshing burst of flavour and texture!

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies | Recipe

These soft and chewy cookies will be a crowd pleaser at any party. The sweet, vanilla cookie compliments the buttery and crunchy macadamia nuts. Furthermore, these cookies aren't overly sweet unlike the ones found in many bakery shops. Enjoy!

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe                                                         Recipe by iSaamuel 
INGREDIENTS;
115g / 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (at room temp.),
1/4 cup of white sugar,
1/2 cup of packed brown sugar,
1 egg,
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract,
1 cup and 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour,
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda,
1/4 cup of macadamia nuts,
1 cup of white chocolate chips

METHOD;
1. Mix together the butter, white and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until the mixture becomes pale. (Takes about 3 minutes using a mixer).
3. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda in together with the flour. Pour this into the butter mixture.
4. Mix briefly either by hand or using a mixer on the lowest setting- do not overmix or you'll have dense, hard cookies.
5. Stir/fold in the macadamia nuts and chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or spatula.
6. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop even amounts of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 180c for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are just lightly brown, and the centres should still be soft.
8. Let cool and serve warm with a big glass of cold milk.
Enjoy!

Soft and Chewy Nutella Cookies Recipe

 




Delicious chewy, fudgy and brownie-like cookies with a pleasant hazelnut taste and aroma.

Nutella Cookies Recipe                                                                                           Recipe by iSaamuel

INGREDIENTS;
1 and 1/2 cups of All Purpose Plain Flour,
3 Egg Whites,
1/2 cup of Cocoa Powder,
3/4 cup of Dark Brown Sugar,
1/2 cup of Nutella
1 teaspoon of Baking Soda,
1 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract,
50g of Milk Chocolate, melted

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and brown sugar until everything is well combined and no lumps remain.
2. Add in the Nutella and cut into the flour mixture with a knife until crumbly.
3. Mix in the egg whites, baking soda and vanilla extract until a rough dough is formed. Add in the melted milk chocolate.
4. Mix the dough with a spatula once more until a sticky dough is formed.
5. With a large ice cream scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 180C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set with a slightly soft interior.

                                                                                                                                                                         
Let the cookies cool before serving with a BIG glass of milk. Enjoy!
I love Nutella so much, and I'm sure you'll love this recipe as much as I do!