Best Bites: Pancakes for Pop

By Donna Erickson

Dad Will Flip Over 'Pancakes for Pop'

Father's Day is just around the corner on June 15, and what better way for Dad to greet his day than with a platter of pancakes that the kids have monogrammed with an imprint Dad will never forget?

The lettering is simple and fun to do. A few refrigerator magnet ABCs or letters cut out of poster board are all you need for stencils so that you can compose a name or a word on a plateful of pancakes. After kids sift powdered sugar over the letters, the reveal is the dramatic moment. But shhh! It's a secret. Save the surprise for Dad!

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Here's my easy-to-prepare pancake recipe that wins kudos from friends and family every time I make it. Every pancake is light, fluffy, and ready for fresh fruit, syrup, and your favorite toppings. Grate some lemon zest into the batter for zip, or toss in some brown sugar for a sweeter taste. Any way you like it, Dad will, too.

There's a special job for each child in your family, from cracking the eggs to flipping the pancakes on the griddle.

HEARTY PANCAKES

(Makes 30 medium-sized pancakes)

In a medium bowl, one child may stir the wet ingredients of 12 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 cups milk.

In a second bowl, another child can measure dry ingredients in twos! Stir together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and 2 tablespoons baking powder. Add a teaspoon of salt.

In a large third bowl, beat 8 large eggs with a whisk. Add wet ingredients and stir together. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. An adult should heat the pan and pour 1/4 cupfuls onto the hot greased griddle. Cook the pancakes until golden brown.

For Father's Day fun, set toy alphabet letters or stencils on each pancake to make a word like "DAD," and sift powdered sugar on top. Remove stencils and serve.

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