My father makes the perfect pancake. Daddy-cakes (or Basil-cakes as close friends call them) are by far the only way to start a Saturday morning off right. Perfectly fluffy and soft they taste like grilled butter with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. For years since I left the nest, I have tried to replicate this absolutely perfect pancake. I've gotten close, but never 100% there...always floundering with the right amount of yogurt and milk, baking soda vs. baking powder, or how much butter I need to melt into the batter. One day I will make him sit down with me for a whole day, making this perfect pancake batter over and over again until I have it right. And then we will eat them all, savoring each delicious bite drizzled with Vermont maple syrup.
Monday was rough for me today, maybe it was because I had a pancake kind of weekend. And of course, as I am blog patrolling during work I run across these...
... Whole Wheat Cornmeal Pancakes with Rhubarb Syurp found here. Now, this is far away from my father's recipe of perfection. But, I think we should still try them out this weekend. "For professional reasons only", as my father would say.
After all, pancakes are officially my favorite food.
Bird, What a blessing to have a comfort food like "daddy cakes" that really is a comfort to you and always has been. Dad could have used some himself this morning.
ReplyDeleteAdd a little yogurt, a little butter, and maybe a little nutmeg - at least that's what I'm going to do this weekend when I make them (assuming I can find rhubarb in the market because ours won't be ready for a month)..... Mmmmm tasty!
ReplyDeleteI love that you have such fond memories of your dad's pancakes! I hope these one's can hold you over until you get his recipe exactly right!
ReplyDeleteAnd I was scrolling through your blog and saw that you attended a live broadcast of Prairie Home Companion. So lucky, I wish I could see a live show! It's one of the best to listen to on long drives!
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ReplyDeleteSome of your friends call them daddy-cakes too. I love sleep overs at Nelly's.
ReplyDeleteHi Bird,
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