Banana Pancakes with Maple Butter
Everyone loves pancakes, and these appeal to both children and adults.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside. In a second bowl, combine the eggs buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter. Mix well, then stir in the mashed banana and banana slices.
- Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, and stir just until blended. Do not over-mix. Allow batter to stand for 5 minutes before using.
Maple Butter
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and butter in a 2-to-1 proportion (1 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter).
- Heat gently and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Makes 12 to 14 pancakes.
Ready in: 40 Min