Thursday, May 2, 2013

Pile-on-Tops

My boys this morning came in asking for surprise surprise "flat pancakes." In an effort to change things up a bit, I made a rendition of a dish my Mom used to make for me when I was a kid.  "Pile-on-Tops."  They are a fun take on the basic "flat pancake."  Needless to say, the boys liked them.  My little on told me between overflowing mouthfuls, "Mom these are good." To me that's all that matters.  Happy boys and full bellies :).


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Pile-on-Tops

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 Tbsp melted butter
2 Tbsp honey
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp butter in wrapper
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and sugar to make your sprinkle.  I use a flour/sugar shaker I use but you can use a spoon if you don't have one. 

Preheat a non-stick skillet or two over medium heat. (I use two pans to speed up the process that way I have 2 pancakes cooking at once.)

In a separate mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.  Add the milk, eggs, butter and honey.  I like to dip my Tablespoon in the melted butter before I measure the honey so it just slips right out.  Whisk all the ingredients together until the all the flour is incorporated and there are lots of little bubbles.  If your butter forms little chunks in the batter, don't worry about it, it will still work fine.

Spray the pans with non-stick spray and pour the batter into the center of each pan.  Tilt the pan swirling your wrist until the batter completely fills the bottom of the pan in a thin even layer.  


 Cook for about a minute until there are bubbles around the entire surface of the pancake and the bottom is starting to brown.  Turn and cook and additional 30 seconds or so until the edges start to curl in and the bottom is also brown.  


Transfer it to a serving plate.  You shouldn't need to spray the pans again.  Stir the batter with a whisk to mix in anything that settled on the bottom, and repeat with remaining batter.

If making two at a time you may want to get out two plates.  One to transfer the cooked pancakes and the other to assemble the pile-on-tops.  So once a pancake is done place it in the center of the serving plate.  Using the butter that is still in the wrapper, expose a little pulling back the edges of the paper and rub over the surface of the pancake.  


Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.  


Place the next pancake on top, spread with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.  Repeat until all the pancakes are piled on.  


Cut into slices and serve.  


It works out pretty well.  Usually about the time I have the two pancakes prepared with butter and cinnamon the two in the pans are ready to flip.


My Mom when I was little would sometimes alternate powdered sugar and cinnamon sugar for each layer, that is yummy too :)  I used less than 1 Tbsp of butter for all the layers and less than the 1/4 cup of cinnamon sugar, that's why I like to use semi-cold butter in the wrapper and the flour/sugar shaker.  It is really easy to add lots of the good stuff.  Feel free to add as much as you like.


My oldest son of course had to add whipped cream on top.


Makes 4 servings


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Those sound delicious! And those pancakes are so pretty! I usually have trouble getting bigger pancakes to flip right so I'm amazed by how perfect yours look!
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Looks delicious! I love pancakes like this. I never make them myself , but they are so yummy!
KC
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
What time is breakfast??
My hubs would love these; we have the thick-fluffy vs thin pancake debate weekly.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Hi Krista
Thanks for sharing these pancakes and your cinnamon rolls at our Recipe Swap Hop today. I am a follower and I can't wait to see what you cook up next. Add anything you want to share at the hop. I love trying friends recipes. Who needs cookbooks, lol.
Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
This is a genius idea! Looks so yummy.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Awesome recipe!

Thanks so much for sharing this at A Peek Into Paradise TGIF Link Party. I hope you will come party with us next week and see if you were featured! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/

Have a great week! Hugs! Cathy
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
how fun! I've made thin pancakes, but never stacked them up like that. I also love the cinnamon on each layer yum!!! I host a Tuesday Link party that I would love for you to stop by when you have a chance :O)
emily@nap-timecreations.com
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Hi Krista,

What beautiful pancakes.
What time do you serve breakfast?
I will be over right away.

Have a great weekend.

Bear Hugs,
Carolyn
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
Can I eat breakfast at your home?? Looks yummy.
1 reply · active 621 weeks ago
I can understand how the kids would love this. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday Cinco de Mayo.

Please stop by to vote for your favorite recipe.

Joanne
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Yummy! What a fun dessert! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #11.

~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com/
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
How delicious!! :)

Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
These look amazing and scrumptious! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share this post http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/cente...
Karin
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
I love this idea! I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for linking up at the Tried and True Party! http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/05/tried-a...
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Pinned and shared on Google+ today! This looks scrumptious, Krista :-) I have never thought of serving it sliced like cake ! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party :-)

Linda
With A Blast
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
What a party last week on Friday Flash Blog! Thanks for joining us. I hope you’ve visited some of the other community members and you're having a splendid week.

Jennifer
thejennyevolution.com
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
OH those look so yummy! I know my 5 year old would love these for sure. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Just a note to let you know I'm featuring these at this week's Foodie Friday link up!
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
YUM! What a great idea! Gotta try this recipe. Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday.
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. You are being featured at the weekends round up! Hope you can come over and check it out. I would LOVE for you to add a featured button to this post...
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/05/ideas-fo...
1 reply · active 620 weeks ago
YUMMY!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
1 reply · active 619 weeks ago
Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
1 reply · active 619 weeks ago
I highlighted your post tonight for Centerpiece Wednesday. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/05/cente...
Karin
1 reply · active 619 weeks ago

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