Banana Pancakes

1 1/4 cups butter milk

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 medium bananas, mashed (1 cup)

2 Tbsp olive oil divided, to saute 

1.  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.  Make a well in the center.

2.  Mash banana with a fork until a chunky apples sauce consistency.

3.  In a second bowl, combine wet ingredienets:  buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas and melted butter.  Whisk to combine.

4.  Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk just until combined.  Do not over whisk, the batter should be lumpy.

5. Preheat griddle to medium heat (350 degrees) .  Grease your griddle with 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Scoop batter 1/4 cup at a time onto your greased pan at least an inch apart.

6.  Cook about 2 minutes per side.  Use a spatula to flip pancakes when bubbles start to pop on the surface.  Add more oil as needed and cook remaining batches and serve warm.             

Makes 12

 

Recipe: Natasha's Kitchen