Pancakes

Pancakes are flat, thin & round cakes that are cooked on a hot surface and often topped with butter, syrups or fresh fruits.  A perfect hot breakfast to start the day.  Here is a great recipe for Banana Pancakes.

    BANANA PANCAKES

Ingredients:

• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 small, very ripe banana - peeled
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• syrup, butter and sliced bananas for toppings

Directions:

• cut butter into 3 equal pieces and place 2 in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until melted
• combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and blend together
• mash banana in a small bowl until smooth
• add milk, eggs and vanilla to mashed banana and stir until well blended
• add the banana mixture and melted butter to bowl with dry ingredients
• mix gently, batter will be lumpy
• heat a griddle over a medium heat or 375 degrees Fahrenheit
• pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake on griddle
• cook until the bubble on top begin to burst and underneath is golden brown - about 1-2 minutes
• flip pancake and cook another 1-2 minutes
• serve pancakes and top with your favorite toppings
• ENJOY!

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