My Favorite Pancake Recipe

If you’ve been keeping up with my chaotic tower adventures, you know that a good breakfast can sometimes be the only normal part of my day. And nothing beats a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes to make me forget about magical nonsense or runaway basilisk drama.

Today, I thought I’d share my favorite pancake recipe with you. It’s simple, comforting, and filled with blueberries (because what’s better than a burst of sweetness in every bite?). Plus, Blizzard might actually behave when I’m making these—she loves the smell of blueberries.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups of flour
• 2 teaspoons of floof powder (baking)
  
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 cup of milk (I use regular milk, but I’ve heard goat milk works too if that the animal you have to get it from)
• 1 egg (I found that screecher eggs are best, mainly because it means there are less of them to wake me at sunrise that way)
  
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter (plus a bit extra for the pan)
• 1 cup of fresh blueberries (or frozen, if you're rich enough for an icebox)

Instructions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. Add the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter until combined. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—lumps are okay!

3. Add the blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries. If you’re using frozen berries, toss them in a bit of flour first to keep them from sinking to the bottom.

4. Heat the pan: Place a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of butter. Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, you’re ready to go.

5. Cook the pancakes: Scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

6. Keep warm (optional): If you’re making a big batch, keep the cooked pancakes warm in a closed cauldron nearby, but not on, the fire while you finish the rest.

7. Serve and enjoy: Stack them high, drizzle with syrup, sprinkle a few extra blueberries on top, and dig in!

I like to eat mine with a little honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar when I’m feeling fancy. Blizzard, of course, watches me the entire time, hoping for a dropped blueberry.

Pancakes are one of those things that make even the most frustrating tower antics bearable. Whether you’re dealing with a magical tantrum or just a rainy morning, these pancakes are the perfect pick-me-up.

Try them out and let me know what you think! (And if you’ve got any tips for keeping foxes out of your blueberries, send those my way too.)