One of the best ideas I’ve had recently involves putting booze in your breakfast.
Champagne, to be exact.
A Wednesday morning breakfast? Most likely not. But just put these in your back pocket for Sunday, yes? I’ve had them in my back pocket for quite a while. I think I posted about them on Instagram weeks ago. Well finally it’s pancake time – thank goodness.
These “mimosa” pancakes squeeze the flavors of your favorite brunch cocktail into your favorite brunch food. OK fine, mimosas are admittedly not my favorite brunch cocktail (that would be Bloody Marys!), but put those flavors in a pancake? Different story! The champagne gives off a delicious, almost yeasty fragrance as the pancakes cook, making your whole house smell amazing. If you live in an apartment building, your neighbors are guaranteed to be jealous! And it’s no secret that champagne and orange make a great brunch flavor combo, so I’ve added orange zest as well.
With a whole cup of champagne inside each batch, these pancakes taste pretty decadent. (Luckily the orange makes them totally acceptable to eat at breakfast time… I think that’s how that works, right? Champagne = nighttime, but champagne + orange = daytime? Oh good.) I recommend them with maple syrup and a strong cup of coffee.
And, um, can I have a Bloody Mary on the side?
Speaking of sides, let me end with a few side notes:
1. A redesign! Things will start looking a bit different around here shortly, if they don’t already – it probably depends how late in the day you’re reading this. I’ve been working with the lovely Heather Mackan to give Coffee & Quinoa a makeover, and can’t wait until it’s up for the world to see! Heather’s work will make this blog not only more beautiful, but hopefully easier to navigate as well. Check back soon if you’re not seeing the redesign yet. Please excuse the formatting funkiness you’re bound to see over the next few days, and feel free to email me at coffeeandquinoa@gmail.com with any problems you notice. I’m psyched.
2. I’m currently in Nashville for work, and would love any and all recommendations you have as far as what to see and do while I’m here! Where should I shop? Most importantly, what should I eat?! It’s my first time to Nashville, so tell me, please!
That’s it as far as recipes this week, because I’ve been traveling so dang much lately. I hope to be back on Friday with a fun post for you! But if it doesn’t happen… well, I was busy at the Lady Antebellum concert working very hard in Nashville.
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup champagne (I used prosecco)
- 1/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- zest of 1 orange (about 2 Tbsp)
- In a large bowl, sift together the flours, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir in the sugar and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the champagne, milk, egg, butter, and orange zest.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Whisk until just combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken up.
- Melt a small pat of butter in a griddle or non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Drop a scoop of the batter on. Cook for several minutes, then flip and cook until done on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter. (You may have to reduce the stove temperature as you go to avoid burning the last few pancakes.)
- Serve and enjoy!
I LOVE the new design. Erica!! It’s so clean and well organized.
I also love these pancakes! As I read this I thought, I bet it was fun to drink that mimosa and eat the pancakes after the photo shoot was done. Talk about a perfect Sunday breakfast!
I haven’t been to Nashville so I can’t offer any tips, but I hope you have a fun time and enjoy the concert! :)
What an absolutely awesome idea!! I totally need to make these for breakfast or brunch ASAP. P.S. I am loving the header :)
Oh Nashville, fun!! I’ve only been once and it was for a hot minute but DEFINITELY go to the Loveless Cafe. Their biscuits are a must! And I’ll forgive you for not loving mimosas…. they’re by far my favorite drink ever :)
gah, lady you’re killing me. all the pancakes (!)
Love the new website design!!!
I can’t remember the last time I had a pancake, which means it has been way too long! These ones look so light and fluffy and delicious and I want to take a bite of them right now! I am all for the idea of putting booze into my breakfast, can’t think of much better of an idea :)
Love the redesign! Also, love the idea of champagne in pancakes. I have tried it in cupcakes and buttercream before and both were a hit, but pancakes sound even better. I always end up with a little bit left in the bottle that I can’t finish, and this would be the perfect combination of post-celebration night breakfast and hair of the dog :)
Thanks for the great idea and enjoy Nashville!
I LOVE the new outfit!!! Your header is just adorable! It always feels so nice getting a new look for the ol’ blogspot.
These pancakes are amaaaaazing! Champagne in my flapjack? I’m there!
Oh my goodness, these are calling my name. Looks like I’ll have to make brunch for my friends soon :)
Love the new design! And oh man, does the champagne make these extra fluffy? Amazing. I also like Amy’s idea above of using champagne in cupcakes as well…champagne buttercream would be to die for.
Girl, I think you are really close to figuring out a savory bloody mary pancake! Honestly, I think you can do it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all over these mimosa pancakes, but like you, I love a good bloody mary. I think in pancake form they can work. You’re the baker and I have faith!!!
Champagne in pancakies?! I am head over heals in love!!! Bloody mary ones next, please ;)