A few years ago – the small one still just a twinkle in the hubby’s eye – we took a trip to Canada, taking in Toronto and Niagara Falls – my all time dream place to visit. The small one will tell you how he was with us – “in mammy’s belly” – he doesn’t like to think that his daddy had me all to himself before he was born.
Our first breakfast in Toronto blew us away. The hubby ordered the BIG fry up, as you do on holiday, which I can only describe as Whow! Topped off with fluffy pancakes and a little jug of maple syrup… It WAS Amazing.
Not realising that pancakes were served with all the fry-ups I ordered a portion of pancakes along with my veggie breakfast.
And… not wanting to upset anyone by leaving food behind, I proceeded to eat my way through the hubby’s pancakes, my own pancakes and the extra order.
Strangely enough… (actually not that strange for me at all) after some sightseeing, shopping, drinking and a good nights sleep, I awoke to a belly rumbling for more.
I found myself back in the same seat, same restaurant, same order. And so it began… the morning routine for our time away.
I came away from that holiday feeling the urge to hibernate for the rest of the year! Even so it didn’t hinder my love for Canada or the pancake.
Fluffy Canadian pancakes
Recipe from www.allrecipes.com
Ingredients
3 eggs
125g plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
25g castor sugar
235 ml milk
Method
1. Separate the whites from the yolks of the eggs.
2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
3. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl and add to this the sugar, yokes and milk. Whisk together until smooth.
4. Fold the egg whites into the batter.
5. Lightly oil a pan and place over a medium heat.
6. Pour an ice-cream scoop of batter into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Continue until all the batter is used up.
7. Stack the pancakes as they are cooked (using baking paper in between each one) and keep warm in an oven. Serve with maple syrup.
Seemly the secret to the Canadian pancake is the whipped egg whites in the batter. This gives them that light and fluffy taste. And least not forget the unique Canadian syrup which is made from the sap of the maple tree.
yummy they look delicious
Thanks, perfect for pancake Tuesday next week
Wow, you can see how fluffy these pancakes are! Looks delicious and I love your photos. Lovely post Siobhan.
Ah thanks Anne. Easy to make but equally easy to eat.
These look so fluffy and delicious! Now I want pancakes for dinner…
Thanks Rachel, Whoever said pancakes were only for breakfast? I could eat them anytime of the day… in fact dinner sounds good
Your pancakes look gorgeous! Light and fluffy. I traveled to Toronto many years ago and love that city. My best friend still lives there and how I wish I can go visit her soon again.
Love your story with these pancakes and your trip. 
Yes, I always feel that I can hibernate after any trip. LOL
Thanks Amy, Oh you’re so lucky to have a friend living in Toronto, such an amazing city. I always planned to go back and look forward to bringing my little son with me this time round. What’s the chances that same diner is there to serve us up those fabulous pancakes
Although I think that Cananda is one of the dullest places on earth, I do like the pancakes there. Lovely photos
Thanks Annmaire. Places make memories and Canada hold good ones for me. At least we agree on the pancakes
Totally clicked on the picture because of the sheer fluffiness the pancakes exuded. Well done! Love this post, yum
P.S. ouch, the comment about Canada being the dullest place on Earth? Bullet to my heart </3 oh well, those pancake pics made it all better 
I’m glad you like them, thanks for your lovely comment.
PS. I guess if we all liked the same things and places it would make for a boring world
As a girl from Toronto living in England this recipes make me very happy. I’ve been searching for a good ‘Canadian’ pancake recipe, I can’t wait to make these!
It’s always nice to have something from home. I always crave for Kilmeaden cheddar when I’m away. Love to know what you think if you make them.
Pancakes a big hit in our house they were shared between a 9yr old,7yr old Dad and a couple of workmen def doing them again mmmm….
So glad you all liked them Catherine. Thanks for getting in touch