I am a brunch addict. Whether it's sampling the many brunch spots Edinburgh has to offer or cooking up a storm at home, my brunch game is on. This is a fairly new obsession that has become a bit of a Sunday ritual. I feel like there is no better way to start a productive day and catch up with friends. I can recommend some gorgeous places in Edinburgh to eat breakfast and brunch such as Montpellier's in Bruntsfield, a beautiful and stylish cafe with a huge menu with every brunch option you could ever want. The Pantry in Stockbridge or Leo and Ted in Bruntsfield are the absoloute best for some eggs and coffee. For something a bit healthier check out Hula Juice Bar at the Grassmarket or the amazing Grams at Haymarket.
Now, nearer the end of the month when I need to cut back a bit, eating out all the time and brunching tragically the first thing to go. So, to satisfy my brunch cravings I like to invite some friends round and show off my cooking skills with a homemade but simple brunch. My favourite offering of the moment is American Pancakes with Strawberries and a drizzle of honey.
INGREDIENTS
Serves: 4-6
225 Grams of plain flour
300 ml of milk
1 pinch of salt
2 teaspoon of caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp of baking powder
- Butter for frying
- Squeezy honey
- Strawberries
- METHOD
- As fas as method goes, I just throw all of the ingredients into my NutriBullet blast it until smooth. Then heat my frying pan to a medium heat, add a little butter and pour the batter in, it will look fairly thick but that is the way they should look to begin with. Flip & repeat, then serve up with a drizzle of honey and some fruit.
You can add whichever fruit you want to this recipe or serve with eggs, bacon and syrup like a traditional American breakfast. Another amazing pancake combination is nutella and banana which is great if you are looking to treat yourself. You still have your instagram-able brunch whilst saving rather than spending.
L x
Oh wow, this is the stuff! I love how you did everything from scratch, because nowadays... it's just easy as buying a pancake mix. Easy and simple to do! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim. Yesss they are definitely a lot nicer made from scratch! L x
DeleteOh this made me so hungry. I love pancakes and everything like it!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a vegan option too? I could replace the milk with 'havredrick' maybe. Do you know this?
The photo's look very tasty!
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Thanks Sabine, I don't know too much about vegan replacements but I've heard of great vegan pancake mixes so I will need to take a look and try some out! L x
DeleteI am also totally obsessed with brunch but its avocados for me - although these do look incredible!!
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YUMM, pancakes are absolutely the best! Usually having those on our little Sunday brunch we're having as a tradition with my husband :-)
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Oh wow! The food looks amazing. You've made me hungry, I need a snack.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are always so beautiful. Pancakes and strawberries, cant go wrong with that and I'm sure your friends were very happy. Lots of love from London.
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Thanks so much Karoliina, we had such a lovely brunch! L x
DeleteThose pancakes look unreal. I'm an afternoon tea addict, I love a nice scone with clotted cream and jam x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE brunch! I don't do fancy brunches now that I'm a mum but I used to host them for slightly hungover friends on Sundays. Love the photographs!
ReplyDeleteHaha a hungover brunch is the best kind of brunch! Thanks for reading Erin! L x
DeleteNow this is how you absolutely definitely do brunch, it looks just incredible x
ReplyDeleteOh this looks so good! Really makes me hungry.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to try this! x
Oh my god, they look amazing! I've never been a huge fan of pancakes, but then I tried them at The Breakfast Club with bacon & syrup (the american way!) and have loved them ever since. I'd love to try these x
ReplyDeleteLooks like a tasty meal, I love pancakes!
ReplyDeleteAwww such lovely food! Thankfully I've eaten :) Brunch is my favourite way to catch up with friends, since breakfast has always been my favourite meal of the day!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a delish brunch!
ReplyDeleteAmerican pancakes is such a great brunch option. I love brunch when I am away as usually I am up too late to worry about breakfast, plus it's nice to have the option of breakfast things but also lunch things too x
ReplyDeleteWow those pancakes look lovely! Pancakes are my partners favourite brunch and I make them for him every now and again :)
ReplyDeleteI love brunch too and this looks really tasty.
ReplyDeleteThose pancakes look absolutely delicious, I'm definitely a brunch addict too but I'm more of an avocado and sour dough kinda girl.
ReplyDeleteI love a good brunch! Actually had an amazing brunch in Florence at le Vespe :)
ReplyDeletenow i want pancakes! i'll have to make it over the weekend. brunch is my favourite
ReplyDeleteHaha I love the title of this post, I haven't had brunch in ages!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE brunch!!! and pancakes!! How gorgeous are your photos!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea for brunch it looks delicious. I really do love pancakes.
ReplyDeletemmmm pancakes! I haven't made them in ages, and this is such a good recipe; thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh they look incredible! I want some pancakes now x
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, panacakes and fresh strawberries is one of my favourite combinations for brunch! x
ReplyDeleteWow!! Such an amazing website! Thanks for that inspiration - great photos!
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