These heart-shaped strawberry pancakes are the perfect Valentine's Day treat for your loved ones or yourself. They are fluffy and flavorful, enhanced with freeze-dried strawberry powder and served with a sweet strawberry syrup.
1: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
3: Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
4: Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberry powder.
5: Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour batter to form pancakes.
6: Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
7: For the strawberry syrup, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
8: Simmer until strawberries break down and the mixture thickens.
9: Serve the pancakes topped with the strawberry syrup.
