How to make Pancake Roses

I promised in my last post that I would show you how to make these very simple but effective rose pancakes.

First of all I made a standard pancake mix, then added 3 well blended small cooked beetroots to it. I then made the pancakes as normal in a large frying pan. Don't worry if there are imperfections around the edge or if they aren't perfectly round as this adds to the natural effect of the roses.

Cut out a circle from the centre of each pancake.

Then cut a slit from the inside of the circle to the outside. From that point you can roll the rose from one end to the other:

Place the roses into a dish. I used these lovely heart shaped ones from Sainsbury's.

 

I then served my pancakes with strawberries cut into heart shapes, sprinkled with black pepper with accompanied by a balsamic reduction and sour cream for dipping.

There is no need to discard the centre circles either. I made a Beetroot and Brie Risotto Tower with mine.

Have fun making your rose pancakes!