Ingredients

  • None None FOR THE WHIPPED PRALINE BUTTER
  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup almonds, chopped coarsely
  • None None FOR THE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 None eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • None None Maple syrup, to serve

Method

  • For the whipped praline butter, beat the butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until pale in color. Beat in the powdered sugar and syrup, then fold in the nuts.
  • For the pancakes, mix the flour and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the egg yolks, butter, vanilla extract and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Stir into the dry ingredients to make a batter.
  • Beat the egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold a 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining egg whites.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan. Cook until browned lightly on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the pancakes with maple syrup and whipped praline butter.