There is nothing that a batch of light and fluffy pancakes can’t do. Pancakes are always a good choice, whether you are looking for the perfect start to a weekend, something to satiate your sweet cravings, or a dish to uplift your mood. You can play it safe with a classic Nutella pancake or go a notch up by choosing an assortment of delicious fillings and toppings. Check out this recipe of banana Nutella pancakes by Sachiko Seth, the head chef at Blue Poppy Thakkali in Kolkata.
Banana Nutella Pancake Recipe
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Prep time: 30 minutes (including dough resting)
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Cook time: 20–25 minutes
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Total time: 50–55 minutes
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Serves: 4–6 people (makes around 4–6 pancakes, depending on size)
Ingredients:
- Salt 1.5 tsp
- Sweetened condensed milk 1 tbsp
- Water 260 ml
- All-purpose flour 500 g
- Butter (for coating the dough) 1.5 tbsp
- Generous dollop of butter for cooking
Filling
- Slightly ripe bananas
- Nutella 2 tbsp
Toppings
- Condensed milk 4 tbsp
Method:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salt and water and whisk until salt is dissolved. Add condensed milk and flour, and knead the dough until combined.
- Form an equal number of dough balls, coat with butter, and rest.
- On a lightly oiled work surface, roll the dough as thin as possible until you can see the work surface behind it.
- Use a knife and trim it into a neat rectangle.
- Transfer to a flat non-stick pan, add the sliced bananas, and layer the Nutella in the centre of the rectangle.
- Quickly fold the edges like an envelope and cover the filling entirely. If you do not do this fast enough, the edges will start to cook and become difficult to fold.
- Once the bottom starts to turn brown, flip to the other side and keep flipping until all sides are brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a chopping board and cut horizontally and vertically, making small squares.
- Drizzle with condensed milk and chocolate sauce /caramel (optional).
