grab the kids to make pancakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? It’s a great way to start out a Saturday morning with the family. And with a box of Bisquick or pancake mix, it can be super easy too - just add a few ingredients and you are ready to go. But if you are ready to elevate your pancake game to the next level - from scratch! - check out this article from America’s Test Kitchen. You won’t be disappointed!

Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, cinnamon sugar, fresh fruit and/or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sliced bananas, or raspberries instead of the blueberries. Use 1 tablespoon of add-ins per pancake. Have fun and try your own combinations.

Pancakes 101: If you have an electric griddle, it’s perfect for this recipe. Just set the griddle to 350 F. You should be able to make all eight pancakes in one batch. This recipe can be doubled if you want to cook for a big crowd. Follow this recipe with your kids.