Brunch Pancake Sharing Board with Crispy Bacon and Sweet Toppings Recipe
This delicious brunch pancake sharing board features fluffy homemade pancakes paired with crispy streaky or back bacon and an array of sweet toppings including fresh berries, banana slices, chocolate spread, berry compote, mini marshmallows, and maple syrup. Perfect for a fun, interactive brunch where everyone can customize their pancakes to their liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 25g melted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 200ml milk
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Bacon
- 8 rashers streaky or back bacon
Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Raspberries
- Sliced banana
- Berry compote
- Chocolate spread
- Blueberries
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Heat the grill to high. Arrange the bacon rashers on a baking tray lined with foil and grill for 5-7 minutes until crisp. Once cooked, turn off the grill and leave the tray inside to keep the bacon warm.
- Prepare pancake batter: In a large bowl, mix self-raising flour, baking powder, golden caster sugar, and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, and milk. Whisk with a balloon whisk or electric hand whisk until the batter is smooth and pourable, then transfer to a jug for easier pouring.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a small knob of butter and 1 tsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When the butter froths, pour in batter rounds about 8cm wide, spacing them apart to allow spreading during cooking. Cook for 1-2 minutes until tiny bubbles appear and the surface begins to set and dry. Flip the pancakes and cook for another minute. Transfer cooked pancakes to the oven with the bacon to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Assemble the sharing board: Arrange the cooked pancakes and bacon on a serving board along with bowls or sections of toppings such as maple syrup, raspberries, sliced banana, berry compote, chocolate spread, blueberries, and mini marshmallows. Serve immediately for a fun and interactive brunch experience where everyone can customize their pancakes.
Notes
- Adjust the heat if pancakes are browning too quickly or cooking too slowly to ensure even cooking.
- Keeping cooked pancakes and bacon warm in the oven prevents them from getting cold while making the rest.
- Use a jug to pour batter for better control and consistent-sized pancakes.
- Arrange toppings in small bowls or compartments for easy sharing and variety.
- You can substitute streaky bacon with back bacon depending on preference.
Keywords: pancake sharing board, brunch pancakes, crispy bacon, pancake toppings, easy brunch recipe, sweet and savory breakfast
