Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Weekend Crew Morale Booster
- Chef Ben
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Galley Advantages:
Feeds 6-8 crew members easily
Uses basic pantry ingredients - no special items needed
Make-ahead batter - prep the night before for easy morning cooking
Customizable - crew can add extra chocolate chips if desired
Ingredients
Makes 12-15 chocolate chip pancakes (serves 6-8)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1¾ cups milk
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chocolate chips
Extra butter for cooking
Galley Method
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total: 30 minutes
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. My systematic approach (thanks to my electronics background) means getting the foundation right first.
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
Step 3: Create the Batter
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined - lumpy batter is perfect! Overmixing makes tough pancakes. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
Step 4: Cook to Perfection
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
Key technique: When bubbles form on surface and edges look set (about 2-3 minutes), flip once. Cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Crew Serving Strategy
Keep Warm: Stack finished pancakes on a plate in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest.
Toppings Station: Set out maple syrup, butter, extra chocolate chips, and fresh fruit (when available).
Batch Cooking: Use a large griddle to cook multiple chocolate chip pancakes simultaneously - efficiency matters when feeding hungry crews!
Ben's Galley Tips
Make-Ahead: Mix dry ingredients the night before. Combine with wet ingredients in the morning for fresh pancakes fast.
Rough Weather: Pre-make batter during calm conditions, store covered in fridge up to 24 hours.
Storage: Leftover pancakes freeze well - toast them for quick weekday breakfasts.
Ben's Gadgets
All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Immersion Blender
While you don't need an immersion blender for basic chocolate chip pancake batter (overmixing makes tough pancakes!), this All-Clad Immersion Blender becomes invaluable for pancake syrup upgrades and crew customizations.
Whip butter with maple syrup for fluffy pancake topping
Blend fresh fruit into quick berry syrups (when available)
Create flavored butters - honey butter, cinnamon butter
What's your crew's favorite weekend breakfast treat? Share your galley comfort food stories in the comments!
Ben's Galley Weekend Specials:
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