Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour (180 g)
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (25 g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder (7.5 g)
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda (2.5 g)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt (3 g)
  • 1 ½ cups Buttermilk (Full Fat), room temperature (360 ml)
  • 2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for the griddle
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (5 ml)
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas, very ripe, mashed until smooth (approx. 250 g)
  • ½ cup Pecan Halves, lightly toasted and roughly chopped (60 g)

Instructions:

  1. Preparation and Dry Mix: Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Cool and chop. Mash the 2 ripe bananas until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, slightly cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Create the Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the center of the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, mix the ingredients only until just combined. The batter must remain lumpy. Do not overmix.
  4. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the mashed banana and three-quarters (3/4) of the chopped, toasted pecans. Save the remaining pecans for garnish.
  5. Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps the flour hydrate and the leaveners activate, ensuring fluffy results.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Heat a griddle or skillet to 350°F (180°C) over medium-low heat and lightly grease. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
  7. Flip and Finish: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancake swiftly and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the second side is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm oven (around 210°F/100°C) to keep warm. Serve immediately, stacked high, sprinkled with the reserved pecans and your choice of syrup or topping.