Campfire
Breakfast
Pancakes with Honey
Pancakes with Honey: a sourced campfire recipe with measured ingredients and cooking instructions. Pack a cooler for perishables.
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Added October 9, 2026
Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- •2 cups milk
- •2 standard eggs
- •2 tablespoons butter , melted
- •Honey , for drizzling
- •Toasted sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- 3Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined and no lumps remain.
- 4Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- 5Pour ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 6Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter or cooking spray as needed.
- 7Stack the pancakes on a serving plate and drizzle generously with honey.
- 8Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Camp tips
- • Adjust the sweetness of the pancakes by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- • You can customize the toppings by adding fresh fruits, nuts , or whipped cream to the pancakes.
- • To keep the pancakes warm while cooking the remaining batches, place them on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F (95°C) until ready to serve.
- • Ensure the skillet or griddle is preheated before adding the pancake batter to achieve even cooking and browning.
- • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pancake batter for additional flavor.
- • Serve with a dollop of yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a creamy contrast.
- • Keep perishables at 40°F (4°C) or below in a monitored cooler. Discard food left above that temperature for over 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Use potable water, wash hands, and pack out scraps. Never cook inside a tent. Check local fire restrictions.
Food safety & trail facts
Keep perishables at 40°F (4°C) or below in a monitored cooler. Discard food left above that temperature for over 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Use potable water, wash hands, and pack out scraps. Never cook inside a tent. Check local fire restrictions.
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