Macadamia Pancakes
Deliciously fluffy macadamia pancakes that celebrate native Australian ingredients, offering a nutrient-packed breakfast choice with a distinctive buttery flavor and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
For the pancakes
- 2 cups self raising flour
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/3 cup macadamias, toasted and finely chopped
- Additional butter for cooking
For macadamia butter (optional topping)
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened and whipped
- 1/4 cup macadamias, toasted and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
To serve
- Extra chopped macadamias
- To taste Maple syrup or honey
- To taste Fresh berries or sliced banana
- To taste Coconut cream or whipped cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread raw macadamias on a lined baking tray and toast for 8 to 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before chopping finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self raising flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the buttermilk and oil (or melted butter), whisking until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Overmixing will result in tough pancakes.
- Rest the batter for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
Cooking
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium heat and melt a small knob of butter.
- Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the pan, leaving space between each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with toppings of choice, including macadamia butter, syrup, and fresh fruit.
Serve and Enjoy
- Stack 3 to 4 warm macadamia pancakes on each plate, top with macadamia butter, sprinkle with extra chopped macadamias, and drizzle with syrup or honey.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter, use room temperature ingredients, and keep a consistent medium heat while cooking for fluffy pancakes.