The guy’s name was Moth. Or maybe that was just what he called his cloak.
We were on the far end of a Renaissance Faire that had… evolved. Less “turkey legs and wenches,” more “fire dancing and vendors named things like Burn Root and Spiral Wolf.” I hadn’t slept. I had butter. I had a portable butane griddle and a pouch of ground sunflower seed flour a woman traded me for a sketch of a frog.
That morning, I made these. Pancakes so soft the wind questioned its own trajectory. The butter browned itself. Someone cried. A man in chainmail said “this is enlightenment.” Then someone pulled the fire alarm. Did faires have those? Anyway, I left.
These are the closest I’ve come to recreating the moment.
Author
Magic Butter Pancakes (Or How I Got Arrested at a Renaissance Faire)
Description
Light, crisp-edged pancakes with a floral, citrusy kick. Great for late mornings, late-night cravings, or low-judgment brunches.
Tools & Utensils Needed
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Pan or griddle
- Spatula
- Optional: small toad sculpture for atmosphere
Serving Suggestions
- Top with maple syrup and toasted nuts
- Eat cross-legged near a window
- Share with someone who doesn’t ask too many questions
Storage & Reheat Notes
- Wrap in foil. Reheat in pan, not microwave.
- Still good cold, but you didn’t hear that from me.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest.
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Whisk in egg, milk, almond extract, and melted butter until smooth.
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Heat a buttered pan over medium heat.
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Pour batter in 1/4-cup circles. Cook until bubbly on top, golden below. Flip.
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Repeat until the batter or time runs out.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
