Banana Nut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ripe banana, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil, for griddle

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.

3. 3

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; a few small lumps are fine. Fold in the mashed banana and toasted pecans.

4. 4

   Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while you heat a griddle or 9-inch skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with oil.

   5:00 · Batter rest
5. 5

   Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.

   2:00 · First side
6. 6

   Flip and cook the second side until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil; repeat with remaining batter, re-oiling the griddle as needed.

   2:00 · Second side
7. 7

   For the topping, melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until melted and bubbling, about 1 minute.

   1:00 · Melt sugar
8. 8

   Add the sliced bananas, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook, gently stirring occasionally, until the bananas are softened and glossy, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Caramelize bananas
9. 9

   Stack the pancakes on plates and spoon the warm caramelized banana topping over each serving.