Description
A delightful brunch pancake sharing board featuring fluffy homemade pancakes, crispy grilled bacon, and a variety of delicious toppings including fresh fruits, maple syrup, berry compote, chocolate spread, and mini marshmallows—perfect for a fun and interactive breakfast or brunch gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 rashers streaky or back bacon
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 25g melted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 200ml milk
- vegetable oil, for cooking
Toppings
- maple syrup
- raspberries
- sliced banana
- berry compote
- chocolate spread
- blueberries
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Grill the Bacon: Heat the grill to high. Arrange the bacon rashers on a baking tray lined with foil and cook under the grill for 5-7 minutes until crisp. Then turn off the grill but leave the tray inside to keep the bacon warm.
- Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, mix together the self-raising flour, baking powder, golden caster sugar, and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add the beaten eggs, 25g melted butter, and milk. Whisk with a balloon whisk or electric hand whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into a jug for easy pouring.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a small knob of butter and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When the butter is frothy, pour rounds of batter about 8cm wide into the pan, spacing them apart. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until lots of tiny bubbles appear and the surface begins to set. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional minute. Transfer cooked pancakes to the oven tray with the bacon to keep warm. Repeat until all batter is used.
- Assemble the Sharing Board: Arrange the cooked pancakes and bacon on a large sharing board. Surround with bowls or piles of chosen toppings such as maple syrup, fresh raspberries, sliced banana, berry compote, chocolate spread, blueberries, and mini marshmallows.
- Serve and Enjoy: Set the table and invite everyone to create their own pancake combinations with the variety of toppings, adding more as needed. Serve immediately whilst warm.
Notes
- Adjust grill closeness to bacon for desired crispiness.
- Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven if needed before serving.
- Use a non-stick pan and a bit of oil plus butter for perfect pancake texture and browning.
- Fresh fruit toppings add a fruity freshness to balance the richness of bacon and chocolate.
- Customize toppings as per preference or dietary needs.
- Ensure pancakes are cooked on medium heat to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling and Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: brunch pancake sharing board, pancakes, grilled bacon, breakfast, brunch, pancake toppings, homemade pancakes
