Z's Cup of Tea

Yesterday was my sister’s birthday and I wished her happy birthday with pancakes (see photo, above). It took me three tries to get it right. I envisioned the letters as looking a little tidier and, afterward, honestly felt like Hagrid when he gave Harry his birthday cake (though, no spelling mistakes, as my sister duly pointed out).

My sister’s blog is here, where she posts about her art (including behind the scenes/process posts, which are always fun). You might remember that she illustrated the chocolate cupcakes post from April. 😀

If you’d like to write a message on your pancakes, here’s how to do it. Unfortunately I didn’t take any photos of the process, but it’s fairly easy. No special equipment required.

First, make your pancake batter (I used this recipe – it’s become my family’s favourite) and have your pan ready. It should be hot, with some melted butter or coconut oil.

Put some of the batter into a small ziplock bag, seal it, and twist. Snip off a small opening at the corner and carefully pipe the letters on to the pan. (You could also use a pastry bag, a squeeze bottle, or a syringe – whatever works or is easier for you and what you have on hand.) Write the letters backwards, as they’ll be reversed when it’s time to flip the pancake.

Once your message is done, pour batter over the letters. Once the edges are dry and bubbles appear on the surface, flip pancake. Cook until the other side is browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and serve!