Valentine Themed Pastries: Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Sausage Buns

Valentine ‘s Day is just around the corner! As our social media feeds fill up with love-themed content, the excitement for creating memorable moments grows. Remember, expressing love isn’t just about the price tag of a gift; it’s about the thoughtfulness behind every cherished moment on this special day.

Valentine ‘s Day is celebrated by showing appreciation to loved ones, friends, and family through various gestures, highlighting love, affection, and gratitude towards those who matter most.

Pastries: A Culinary Love Language

The word “pastry” comes from the Latin word pasta, meaning dough. While some may argue that pancakes don’t fit the traditional pastry mold, in Nigerian homes, anything made with flour qualifies as a pastry! Pancakes are our go-to treat—easy to whip up and perfect for any occasion.

The Delight of Sausage Buns

Sausage buns may not be as common in homes as regular sausage rolls, but they are a unique treat worth trying. I first tasted sausage buns at a church event—they were delicious! I didn’t hesitate to compliment the chef and ask for the recipe, which sparked my journey to mastering this delightful pastry.

Why Pancakes and Sausage Buns?

Cooking feels like an art form to me, where every ingredient is a brushstroke and every dish a masterpiece. Pancakes are versatile and can be transformed into any creative shape, making them perfect for expressing emotions. Crafting heart-shaped pancakes not only communicates your feelings but also enhances the overall experience.

Combining pancakes with sausage buns, honey, and strawberries creates a visually stunning and delicious dish, perfect for celebrating love.

Making Memorable Valentine ’s Day Moments

While thoughts count, efforts count even more. Pancakes and sausage buns are your reliable choices for creating heartfelt moments that resonate deeply.

5 Tips for Perfect Pancakes and Sausage Buns

1. Cook pancakes on low heat for even cooking.
2. Use minimal oil for frying pancakes.
3. Mix ingredients thoroughly for a smooth batter.
4. Red pepper in sausage buns is optional—feel free to customize!
5. Gently twist the hot dog while frying to achieve a perfectly round shape.

Footnote

There’s a story about someone who tried tried and tried

Sometimes there were moments when the brain was fried

Hair turned frizzy and the face got swollen

I do understand the passion of bakers and makers

So, to those creators, I wish you get some time to have a relaxed Sunday

And you have a few friends and loved ones around to see you through to Monday

I gave up the pursuit of Valentine’s Day

Someone pulled me to try something for Galentine’s Day

I even remember younger days of the Lonely-Hearts Club 🙂

Finally, what’s true is pastries, something sweet, something savoury

And sometimes a little walk outside in the park for a bird called Avery.

Sharing my love for those who like pancakes and sausages,

I used to love these treats- still do once in a while.

They may be called something else

In some other places of the world. A search online is really fun

Even more to experience them yourselves. 😉

Melting Lemon Drop 09.02.2025

Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Sausage Buns

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

• --------------------For Heart-Shaped Pancakes--------------
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Honey
• Strawberries
• -------------------------------------For Sausage Buns----------------------------------------
• 3 medium-sized hot dogs
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
• ½ cup milk
• Nutmeg (to taste)
• Chicken seasoning (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Oil for frying

Instructions

(HEART SHAPED PANCAKE)

1. Combine your egg, sugar, vanilla flavor, and milk in a bowl and whisk together.
2. ⁠Add your flour, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl.
3. ⁠Mix liquid ingredients and the already prepared flour together adequately to achieve a smooth mixture
4. ⁠Apply very little oil on your non-stick pan and fry the pancake.

(SAUSAGE BUNS)

1. Boil your sausages for 5 minutes
2. ⁠Mix your egg, sugar, flour, baking powder, red pepper, salt, chicken seasoning, nutmeg and milk together to achieve a smooth mixture
3. ⁠Cut the sausages into your preferred size and fix the toothpick into the sausages
4. ⁠Dip the sausages into the mixture, fry in your hot oil till it’s golden brown.
5. ⁠Serve with your pancake, strawberry and honey

Valentine Themed Pastries: Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Sausage Buns was last modified: February 9th, 2025 by Adunni