Banana Brown Sugar Stack (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Batter
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190 grams all-purpose flour
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10 grams baking powder
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1.5 grams salt
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180 grams ripe banana, mashed up nice (figure two small ones)
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28 grams unsalted butter, melted (and keep a bit extra for your frying)
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1 large egg
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180 millilitres buttermilk
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50 grams dark brown sugar, packed in tight
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5 millilitres pure vanilla extract
→ To Serve
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Butter, if you fancy
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Maple syrup, pour on as much as you want
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Fresh banana slices, if you want to go extra
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Walnuts, for a little crunch if it’s your thing
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Chocolate chips (throw them on if you’re into it)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Grab your biggest bowl and toss in flour, baking powder, plus salt. Give it a whisk so everything’s blended up well.
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Take your mashed banana, melted butter, egg, brown sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix these in a second bowl. Make sure it all goes smooth and lump-free.
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Now dump your wet mixture into the bowl with the dry stuff. Use a spatula and gently fold just until you don't spot dry flour anymore. Too much mixing will make 'em chewy.
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Put a non-stick pan or griddle on medium-low heat. Wipe over with some melted butter so nothing sticks.
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Spoon roughly 80 millilitres of your batter on the hot surface for each pancake. Let it spread out a little. Cook till you see bubbles forming and the bottom turns golden—takes 2 or 3 minutes. Flip and let the other side finish, just a minute or two more.
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Stack your pancakes up on plates, toss on any extras you love—warm butter, lots of syrup, fresh banana, walnuts, chocolate chips. Eat right away while they’re still steaming.
# Helpful Notes:
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Fluff up your flour before you scoop, then level it with a butter knife. Super easy to get just the right amount every time.
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No buttermilk sitting around? Pop a splash of lemon juice or vinegar into some milk. Wait a bit, and you’re good.
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Cooking these on medium heat avoids pancakes that are still raw inside or burnt on the outside.