One of our all-time favorite new uses for old things here at Real Simple is using a cleaned out ketchup bottle to dispense your pancake batter.

 

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Well, the lovely Megan from Not Martha has taken this idea one step further. Check out the amazing flower pancakes she made using a squeeze bottle to dispense the batter.

 

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Click here to see the step-by-step instructions for these pancakes. Once you've tried the flowers, the other shapes you could make are endless. Maybe some hearts with arrows through them for a Valentine's Day brunch this weekend?

 

Thinking about trying this over the weekend? Let us know what shapes you're planning to try!

 

Related:

Shortcuts to a Romantic Valentine's Day

Cooking New Uses for Old Things

15 Favorite Brunch Recipes

 

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  1. Leslie

    If you want to see some really cool looking pancakes you need to checkout this site: http://www.jimspancakes.com/
    This dad has made some pretty amazing pancakes for his daughter, including 3-D shapes.

    February 10, 2011 at 6:02 pm ·
  2. What a great idea! I’m just wondering if it’s messy to get the batter in the bottle?

    February 11, 2011 at 1:43 pm ·
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    August 14, 2011 at 3:02 pm ·