The giant hubcap-sized pancake that even Bigfoot couldn’t resist!
Fresh from the skillet — new cookin' straight from the holler!
Y’all know how much I like ol’ Bigfoot — we’re old buddies from the Kentucky holler. We’ve shared many a sunrise coffee and swapped a few tall tales. But that one time I made a pancake as big as a hubcap and way tastier… well, let’s just say the big fella couldn’t resist. Heist of the century right in my own backyard!
Back in the 80s, my Great Aunt Alberta lost a whole pan of her famous biscuits to what she swore was Bigfoot. She set ’em out on the picnic table one crisp morning and poof — gone before the coffee got cold. Folks called her crazy, but I believed her. So when I decided to test the theory, I went big. Real big. A pancake so fluffy and golden it could tempt a Sasquatch. I mixed up the biggest batch of batter the holler had ever seen, poured it into my giant cast-iron skillet, and baked it till the edges were crispy and the middle was cloud-fluffy. I set it out on the picnic table like bait… and sure enough, while I was hollerin’ for the law, that big hairy rascal snuck in, grabbed the whole thing, and took off into the woods with pancake syrup drippin’ down his chin. Classic Bigfoot move. I ain’t mad — I just made another one the next morning.
Baking this giant pancake in a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet (or pizza pan) gives it that crispy golden edge while the inside stays pillow-fluffy. The buttermilk and baking soda create big air pockets for maximum rise — that’s what makes it light enough to tempt a 400-pound Sasquatch. Don’t overmix the batter; those little lumps are what keep it tender.
Best eaten fresh and hot, but leftovers freeze like a dream. Let it cool completely, slice into wedges, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven until warm and crispy again. You can also make the batter the night before and keep it in the fridge — just give it a gentle stir before baking.
I make this giant pancake in my favorite big cast-iron skillet.
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Got your own Bigfoot run-in or a twist on this recipe? Drop it in the comments or holler at me! Let’s keep the #CletusChallenge rollin’!
