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Banana Pancakes with Caramel-Banana Syrup

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

3

large bananas, peeled, divided

1

/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted, divided

3

/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, divided

1

/4 cup water

1

teaspoon vanilla extract

2

cups self-rising flour

2

cups buttermilk

2

large eggs

Additional melted butter

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut 2 bananas into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water in heavy large skillet. Boil over medium-high heat until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and sliced bananas. Remove syrup from heat.

    Step 2

    Whisk flour and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in large bowl. Mash remaining banana in medium bowl, then whisk in buttermilk and eggs. Stir banana mixture into dry ingredients (some lumps will remain). Mix in remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.

    Step 3

    Heat griddle over medium heat; brush with additional melted butter. Working in batches, pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook pancakes until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Serve pancakes with caramel-banana syrup.

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