an excellent way to start the morning

...or end the day, as it were, if you ever make pancakes for dinner.

It's possible that Bean and I imbibe in the occasional dinner pancake. I say possible meaning that we totally do eat pancakes for dinner from time-to-time. The beauty of mothering a two-year-old carbisaurus is that she has no problem eating pancakes at any time of the day.

These were my attempt at this recipe.

I made a few changes--- and I'm happy with the results. These are not your everyday up-and-at-em pancakes. More like special occasion sweets. Soft and fluffy and warmly comforting. Vanilla and brown sugar. They will make your whole house smell like a freshly baked cake.

The first time I made them, I chopped up the strawberries and put them in the batter. But they made the pancakes a little mushy. Second time around, fruit right on top and spot on yum.

I would suggest you do the same. With powdered sugar and the sweetest berries you can get your hands on.

Sweet Vanilla Pancakes (with fresh berries)

1 1/4 cup flour (I used 3/4 cup all purpose and 1/2 cup whole wheat)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg, room temperature

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and allowed to cool to room temperature

2 tablespoons vanilla

fresh berries

Put your skillet on a medium burner while you're mixing up your batter so it will get hot. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. In smaller bowl, beat your egg with a whisk. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet mixture into the dry and mix with a whisk. Allow the batter to sit for a few minutes and then you're ready to make some pancakes. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet. It's ready to flip when the edges are dry and there are some bubbles forming on the surface.

Serve with powdered sugar and berries. Enjoy!