Elevate your pancake game with the indulgent and irresistible flavour of salted brown butter pancakes. These pancakes are a delightful twist on the classic recipe with the addition of nutty and caramelised brown butter and a hint of salt. The result is a stack of pancakes that are rich, flavourful, and perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat. Follow these steps to create a batch of salted brown butter pancakes that will impress your family and friends.
Steps to make Salted Brown Butter Pancakes:
Gather the ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional butter for cooking
- Sea salt flakes for garnish (optional)
Brown the butter:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn the butter. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Prepare the batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Take a separate bowl and whisk the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract in it until well combined.
- Pour the cooled brown butter into the wet ingredients and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. It’s important not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough pancakes.
Rest the batter:
- Allow the batter to rest for about 10-15 minutes. This rest time allows the gluten to relax and the flavours to meld together. This will make your pancakes more tender and flavourful.
Cook the pancakes:
- Preheat a non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Grease it with a small amount of butter.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and then flip the pancake and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and keep greasing the pan as needed.
Serve and garnish:
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top for an extra burst of flavour, if desired.
- Serve the salted brown butter pancakes warm with your favourite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dollop of brown butter.
These steps will help you create a batch of delectable salted brown butter pancakes that are sure to impress with their rich, nutty, and caramelised flavours. Make sure you choose good quality butter for the pancakes like President butter. It will make your butter pancakes tastier.