Pancakes with Maple Butter
Are pancakes and waffles just a vehicle for you to enjoy syrup? They are for my husband who I really don’t think can taste them with the insane amount of syrup he pours on them. Hmmm – I guess it’s all relative with the amount of ketchup I enjoy. But we’ll discuss that on another post.
So syrup – I’m not really a fan of the overly sweet pancake syrup, although I think Aunt Jemima and I could still be friends. I’d much rather dress my sweet breakfast treats with a touch real maple syrup. And I skip the butter. Not because I’m trying to be healthy; just don’t think it’s necessary. That was UNTIL I discovered Clinton St. Baking Company’s Maple Butter.
With so many eateries to choose from in NYC, I am sad to admit I have never been to Clinton St. Baking Company to enjoy their infamous pancakes. Lucky for me, they just published a kick ass cookbook that not only included their pancake recipe but also the only syrup you will ever need for your pancakes and waffles – Maple Butter.
It’s a genius creation – warm maple syrup, add cubes of butter, whisk until combined and voila! Just like ketchup, you could slab this stuff on just about anything and it will taste better. How do I know? I dipped some pancakes I burned in here and whoa! – delish!
These pancakes are freakin amazing too. They require a little extra work – whipping egg whites and then folding them into the batter but it is so worth it. Their fluffy texture is what pancake dreams are made of. They are certainly the best pancakes I have ever made and quite possibly the best you will ever make. So sorry Aunt Jemima – Clinton St. Baking Company’s Pancakes and Maple Butter have dethrone you.
Pancakes with Maple Butter
Ingredients:
For The Pancakes
4 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder, plus 1 teaspoon
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs, separated
3 cups whole milk
3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons unmelted for the griddle
1 teaspoon vanilla extractFor The Maple Butter
1 cup real maple syrup
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubesDirections:
Measure and sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In another medium bowl, whisk together the yolks, milk, melted butter and vanilla until combined. Then whisk this wet mixture into the dry mixture. The result should form a batter but remain a bit lumpy. Set this batter aside.
Whip the egg whites in another medium bowl until they reach medium peaks (soft in the middle) by hand with a whisk or with an electric mixture.
Gently mix half of the whipped whites into the batter with a rubber spatula followed by the remaining half. The goal here is that the batter remain slightly lumpy and have large lumps of egg white not fully incorporated.
Heat a griddle or big flat pan and grease with the remaining butter. Drop about 1/4 cup of pancake batter on the griddle and cook to set. When bubbles start to form on top, lift the pancake halfway up to see if it is golden brown and crispy on the edges. If ready, then flip.
When the pancake is golden brown on both sides, remove with a spatula and repeats the steps with the remaining batter. Serve with warm maple butter.
To make the maple butter - Heat the maple syrup over medium heat. Add the cold butter to the warm syrup by whisking in a few cubes at a time until the sauce is smooth and all the butter is incorporated. Turn off flame and keep sauce in a warm place until ready to serve. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for at least two months. When reheating, remember to never boil.
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Tracy — January 23, 2011 @ 8:07 pm
Both the pancakes and the maple butter sound amazing! Definitely a heavenly breakfast!
Rachel — January 23, 2011 @ 8:21 pm
I will so totally try this next weekend for my daughter’s 7th birthday. Her favorite are pancakes for breakfast.
Kerstin — January 23, 2011 @ 8:34 pm
I love the idea of a maple butter -yum! I’ve seen a couple recipes now where you whisk the egg whites separately and I definitely want to try it!
Jeanine — January 23, 2011 @ 8:35 pm
DELICIOUS! We LOVE pancakes here, must remember to try this.
Megan — January 23, 2011 @ 8:58 pm
That sounds like the perfect pancake topping. I love real maple syrup.
Rosa — January 24, 2011 @ 2:14 am
Terrific! Pancakes are irresistible.
Cheers,
Rosa
A Plum By Any Other Name — January 24, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Wait one minute, did I miss the recipe? I have yet to find the perfect pancake recipe and this sounds like just the ticket … and the ideal vehicle for my syrup and butter to fly in on.
Katrina — January 24, 2011 @ 7:47 am
Drooool I love the idea of maple butter. Awesome recipe!
Amy (Sing For Your Supper) — January 24, 2011 @ 11:29 am
Mmm, these would go perfectly with this cup of cinnamon coffee I’m drinking right now! What a fantastic looking recipe!!
Lisa @ The Cooking Bride — January 24, 2011 @ 2:09 pm
The pics of the pancakes are beautiful!
Jessica of My Baking Heart — January 24, 2011 @ 2:57 pm
Holy yum! These pancakes look amazing with that maple butter dripping down the sides!
Bridgett — January 25, 2011 @ 12:43 am
Are you kidding me? Maple butter sounds incredible! I need to get my hands on some of that. Your pancakes look perfect, girl.
The Duo Dishes — January 25, 2011 @ 12:46 am
Uh, that maple butter would work on a lot of things, not just pancakes. Definitely on a biscuit!
Denise — January 25, 2011 @ 1:17 am
o.k. I give up…where’s the recipe ???? hmmmmm??????? pleeeez ????????????
Florentina — January 25, 2011 @ 2:29 am
Maple Butter sounds like heaven! I would add some powder sugar on top, just for effect
Emily — January 25, 2011 @ 3:32 am
Oh GOSH those look good. I would love to try the maple butter. Mmm
Alexis @ There She Goes — January 25, 2011 @ 10:08 am
maple butter, what a great idea!
Spike — January 26, 2011 @ 10:17 am
maple butter!!! awesome stuff
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — January 26, 2011 @ 1:33 pm
Maple butter must make already delicious pancakes absolutely addictive. Love this idea!
Brian @ A Thought For Food — January 27, 2011 @ 11:18 am
That first picture just made me drool. Pancakes are such a simple pleasure… but they bring a huge smile to my face every time I make them.
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — January 27, 2011 @ 3:58 pm
Lovely! I absolutely need to try these pancakes… And, I need to pick up a copy of that cookbook since I have never made it to the Clinton St Baking Company either.
Barbara — January 27, 2011 @ 7:30 pm
These pancakes are to die for, Eliana. What a novel idea to warm the syrup with the butter. Yum!
Pamela — January 29, 2011 @ 10:07 pm
Yum! The maple butter sounds divine. And the pancakes!? What a fabulous post for a weekend.
Julie — January 30, 2011 @ 7:28 pm
Oh those just look amazing! Yum!
Sara @ Saucy Dipper — February 2, 2011 @ 12:50 pm
I’ve never been that crazy about pancakes. I guess I’ve never been that crazy about maple syrup either. But, butter? Oh, butter. I’m a fan. I think this recipe could change my mind about those pancakes.
Adal — February 11, 2011 @ 5:58 pm
Wow, the maple syrup with butter sounds amazing. I have to try that this weekend. Que rico!