Banana and Pecan Pancakes with Maple Butter

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Pancakes

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely ground (not chopped)
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
3 bananas, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch circles
Maple Butter, recipe follows
Confectioners' sugar, to garnish
Candied Pecans, to garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla together so they are well combined. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry and stir with a spoon to get rid of the lumps. Fold in the pecans, most of the melted butter and whisk until batter is smooth. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium low heat and swirl around a little melted butter to keep the pancakes from sticking. Using a ladle pour the batter into the pan, see Cook's note*

Cook the pancakes on 1 side until they are set and then lightly press the bananas into the batter. When small bubbles appear on the uncooked surface, flip the pancakes and cook until golden on both sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pancakes to a warming plate in the oven while you make the rest.

To serve, slice the maple-honey butter, layer it between the stack of pancakes and place in the oven to melt for 1 1/2 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and candied pecans.

*Cook's note: The trick to perfect round pancakes is pouring all the batter in the same spot and letting it roll out to a complete circle.

Maple Butter:

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons honey

1 piece parchment or greaseproof paper

In a mixing bowl, using a spatula mash the butter with the maple syrup and honey until well blended. Roll it up in the paper, like a tube and twist the ends. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings

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Abbie Germantown, WI 01-23-2010
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"Best pancakes I've ever had in my life..."
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

That was the comment my husband made after eating these! I didn't add the banana's, I wasn't sure how my family would like... them (although I thought it sounded good). They said they wanted to definitely try the banana's. We even talked about putting some cinnamon in them and topping them with apples come fall. I didn't make the maple butter...I used the pecan syrup recipe of Paula Deen's from Corries Granola Pancakes recipe. Together they were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! I also added brown sugar to the syrup recipe if you try it.Read more
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Joe Stillwater, OK 01-17-2010
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Light as a cloud, melt in your mouth, absolutely delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this recipe for our son's 12 year old birthday sleepover. It was a huge hit with all five boys. We made the... pancakes as directed, but most of the boys opted out of the bananas. The only down side was that the boys ate all the pancakes and there were none left for mom and me!Read more
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Amanda Houston, TX 11-11-2009
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YUMMY!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The BEST pancakes ever!! No leftovers here!
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Renee Houston, TX 10-25-2009
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WOW! SO MUCH FLAVOR!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Tyler! I'm eating my healthy version of the banana pecan pancakes right now, and these are easily the best... pancakes I've ever had! To make it healthy I used whole wheat flour, and omitted the sugar altogether. For the syrup I made my own using a little butter, an all natural sugar substitute, maple flavoring, water and cornstarch. The flavor in this pancake recipe is phenomenal. I was scared of what the texture of the bananas would be after they were cooked, but they are perfect. Creating the perfect moistness. This recipe will be my new special breakfast recipe!Read more
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Lyra Abilene, TX 10-09-2009
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So fluffy and delicious!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Forget the banana and pecan. I am just really looking on basic pancakes recipe and this is wonderful. I used to buy ready... made pancakes for my kids now with the new recipe I can make lots of it and put it in the freezer. Thanks tyler...Read more
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Jordan San Francisco, CA 09-20-2009
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Best self made pancakes ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are by far the best home made pancakes I've ever made. I made them rather large and ate two of them before being... stuffed. I also added blueberries. If you prefer fruits other than bananas, feel free to use the base as a recipe and add whatever you like! Be patient and use the warming plate idea to keep them hot until they're all done. Read more