Pancakes and Mixed Berry Compote

I have been MIA for awhile, and I apologize. I am back in Charlottesville at a new kitchen, and I needed to break in!

Growing up we used to make pancakes and waffles every Sunday morning. I woke up this morning and decided to make them for old time's sake!

Pancakes (makes 8 pancakes)
Ingredients:
3/4 c milk
2 T white vinegar
1 c all-purpose flour
2 T white sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 salt
1 egg
2 T butter, melted

Directions:
1. Combine milk with vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour." You are really substituting for buttermilk when you do this.

2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk egg and butter into the milk. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until the lumps are gone.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook until the other side is light brown, or, if you are my dad, nearly burnt. I still haven't figured out why he likes burnt things.

And now time for the compote!

Mixed Berry Compote!

This recipe makes 3 cups, but I reduced it to one. 

Ingredients:

3 T unsalted butter

1/4 c packed light brown sugar

2 T fresh lemon juice

3 c mixed berries (I used defrosted frozen ones)

Directions:

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook, tossing them gently, trying to keep them from breaking, until the berries are warm and juices begin to be released, about 3 minutes. 

Time to plate it up!

Mailman and enjoy!!!!