These red velvet pancakes are a perfect, tasty treat for breakfast or dessert on Juneteenth

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Lauren EdmondsJun 16, 2022, 00:32 IST
These red velvet pancakes are a perfect, tasty treat for breakfast or dessert on Juneteenth

Chef Chris Scott shared his recipe for red velvet pancakes with Insider.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

  • Chef Chris Scott shared his recipe for red velvet pancakes with Insider.
  • The color red plays a prominent role in Juneteenth celebrations.
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The color red is significant during Juneteenth celebrations.

The color red is significant during Juneteenth celebrations.
A man carries a child on his shoulders as they march near Central Park during a 2020 Juneteenth celebration.Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Culinary historian Adrian Miller told Insider there are a few theories as to why red is embraced on Juneteenth, which originated on June 19, 1865. There are different theories because the information wasn't always documented, Miller told Insider.

"The one I hear frequently is that red symbolizes the blood shed by enslaved West African ancestors," he said. "So, red pays homage and respect to those ancestors who died during the Atlantic slave trade."

That's why so many Juneteenth community events feature red foods throughout the day.

Chef Chris Scott shared his recipe for red velvet pancakes with Insider.

Chef Chris Scott shared his recipe for red velvet pancakes with Insider.
Chef Chris Scott is a cookbook author.Courtesy of Chris Scott

Chef Chris Scott shared a family-friendly recipe for red velvet pancakes ahead of Juneteenth.

Scott is a veteran chef with more than 30 years of professional experience. During that time, Scott appeared as a finalist on Bravo's "Top Chef" and competed in "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off" on OWN.

He's also an author whose cookbook, "Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen," is set to debut in September 2022.

Scott recalled celebrating Juneteenth with his family as a child.

"The one thing for sure that all the families always had was always some type of red food," Scott told Insider. "It could be a watermelon salad, red velvet, strawberry sodas, or grilled meat with red barbecue sauce."

Scott's red velvet pancake recipe was simple, quick, and tasted just like everyone's favorite cake flavor.

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You can get most of the needed ingredients during a quick grocery store stop.

You can get most of the needed ingredients during a quick grocery store stop.
You'll need ingredients like buttermilk, eggs, and sugar.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

To make, you'll need:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • .25 cups milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp red food color
  • .25 cups melted butter

First, mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl or container.

First, mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl or container.
The cocoa powder was added alongside the dry ingredients.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

Combine the all-purpose, granulated sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt into a large container.

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Then, add in the first three wet ingredients: eggs, milk, and buttermilk.

Then, add in the first three wet ingredients: eggs, milk, and buttermilk.
Add eggs (left), milk (center), and buttermilk (right) into the batter.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

Add the eggs, milk, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients.

Pour the vanilla extract and the remaining wet ingredients into the container.

Pour the vanilla extract and the remaining wet ingredients into the container.
The batter should take on a brown color after mixing the ingredients.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

Add the vanilla extract, white vinegar, and melted butter to the bowl. After mixing, the batter should take on a brownish color. At this point, it smelled and tasted just like red velvet cake.

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Add in two tablespoons of red food coloring to give it that traditional red velvet shade.

Add in two tablespoons of red food coloring to give it that traditional red velvet shade.
Red food coloring gave the batter a deep red color.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

Pour the red coloring into the batter and stir until it takes on a deep red color.

Cook the pancakes as you usually would, and they're ready to serve!

Cook the pancakes as you usually would, and they're ready to serve!
Cook the batter in a stovetop pan and serve!Lauren Edmonds/Insider

The final step is adding the batter to a stovetop pan and cooking the pancakes. Personally, I added a bit of butter into the pan, but feel free to use your preferred method.

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Scott's red velvet pancakes were sweet, tasty, and versatile!

Scott's red velvet pancakes were sweet, tasty, and versatile!
The finished pancakes (pictured) from Chef Chris Scott's recipe.Lauren Edmonds/Insider

From the first bite, I knew Scott's recipe was an absolute success. Each piece tasted like I was downing an actual slice of red velvet cake. The pancakes were sweet, but not so saccharine that my face puckered or I had to stop midway through.

Although you can use traditional maple syrup and butter, I also tried these pancakes with some whipped cream and it worked well! One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility, whether they're made for breakfast or a quirky dessert.

Another great point about this recipe is that most of the ingredients you need are either in your kitchen or a quick grocery store trip away. The entire process only took about 35 minutes, including the time I spent snapping photos and adjusting my lighting.

I definitely recommend this recipe for anyone with a sweet tooth or who enjoys a nice slice of red velvet cake.

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