Banana Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (not pureed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional)
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat a griddle or frypan to med-high heat.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, mashed banana, eggs, melted butter and orange zest (if using); add to flour mixture, stir well until evenly blended Lightly oil griddle or frypan.

4. 4

   Pour approximately 1/4 cup pancake batter onto griddle, cook about 3 minutes on each side Repeat, until all batter is used up.

5. 5

   Keep warm in the oven.