Spread the Love: Sweet Recipes to Warm Your February

Week 1: Strawberry Jam Pancakes for Two

Start your February with a breakfast treat perfect for sharing! These fluffy pancakes topped with homemade strawberry jam are the ideal way to say, “I love you.”

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 cup homemade strawberry jam (or store-bought)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden brown.
6. Serve pancakes stacked, drizzled with warmed strawberry jam, and dusted with powdered sugar.

Variations:

• Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra indulgence.
• Use raspberry or mixed berry jam for a twist.