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Step 1
Arrange a piping-hot short stack of pancakes on a plate. Using a knife and fork, cut pancakes into eighths. Use your fork to pick up each section of pancake as you eat.
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Step 2
Spread butter on your pancakes. Dollop butter on the top of the stack of pancakes or spread a small amount of butter over every cake.
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Step 3
Pick a syrup. The most popular pancake topping is maple syrup. Honey, molasses, fruit preserves and lemon and sugar are also popular sweet pancake toppings.
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Step 4
Try a fruit topping. Cut up strawberries, bananas, peaches and blueberries are all great ways of adding nutrients to your pancakes. Top with fresh whipped cream for a creamy taste.
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Step 5
Consider a light topping. Save calories by choosing yogurt instead of whipped cream or a squeeze of citrus for flavor.
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Step 6
Turn into a dessert. Though associated with breakfast you can eat pancakes at any meal and even as a dessert. Top with vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips or caramel syrup.
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Step 7
Make a pancake sandwich. For a savory dish take two pancakes and place your choice of cheese, bacon, lunch meats or sausage between.
