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Cozy Breakfast Grazing Board Recipe with Mini Pancakes Berries and Bacon Made Easy

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A simple and inviting breakfast grazing board featuring mini pancakes, fresh berries, and crispy bacon, perfect for casual gatherings and easy weekend mornings.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups / 190g)
  • Buttermilk (1 cup / 240ml)
  • Large eggs (2, room temperature)
  • Granulated sugar (2 tbsp)
  • Baking powder (1 ½ tsp)
  • Baking soda (½ tsp)
  • Salt (¼ tsp)
  • Unsalted butter (3 tbsp, melted) plus extra for cooking
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp, optional)
  • Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (1 cup / 150g)
  • Blueberries (1 cup / 150g)
  • Raspberries or blackberries (optional, ½ cup / 75g)
  • Honey or maple syrup (optional drizzle)
  • Thick-cut bacon strips (8-10 pieces)
  • Black pepper and a pinch of brown sugar (optional)
  • Greek yogurt or cream cheese dollops (optional)
  • Chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Maple syrup or fruit preserves for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer. Optionally sprinkle with brown sugar and black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy but not burnt. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with butter. Using a tablespoon, pour batter to form small 2-inch pancakes. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (1.5-2 minutes), then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden. Keep warm in a low oven (200°F / 95°C).
  4. Rinse and pat dry berries. Hull and halve strawberries. Toss all berries gently in a bowl. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
  5. Arrange mini pancakes in stacks or scattered piles on a serving board. Add clusters of berries in small bowls or directly on the board. Place bacon strips neatly. Add dollops of Greek yogurt or cream cheese and a small bowl of maple syrup or fruit preserves for dipping.

Notes

Do not overmix pancake batter to keep pancakes tender. Use buttermilk or acidified milk for better rise. Bake bacon on a rack for crispiness and less mess. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven and avoid stacking tightly to prevent sogginess. Start bacon first, then prepare pancakes and berries to multitask efficiently.

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Keywords: breakfast, grazing board, mini pancakes, berries, bacon, easy breakfast, brunch, comfort food

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