Caramelized Plantain Pancakes
Breakfast with one foot in Accra and one in a diner booth.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice level
- No heat
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 2 very ripe plantains, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
Why This Works
Ripe plantain caramelizes into something closer to dessert, and the plain batter gives it room to be the star.
Step-by-step directions
- 1
Whisk the dry ingredients, then stir in milk and egg until just combined. Lumps are fine.
- 2
Caramelize plantain slices in butter over medium heat, 2 minutes per side.
- 3
Cook pancakes in a buttered pan until bubbles form and the edges set, then flip.
- 4
Stack with plantains between the layers and finish with honey.
Tips
- Rest the batter 5 minutes for taller pancakes.
Substitutions
- Gluten-free: use a 1:1 baking blend.
- Dairy-free: oat milk and coconut oil.
Suggested side
- Sobolo
- Fresh mango
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Toaster or 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
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