Coffee Pancakes

Coffee pancakes are a delicious twist on the classic pancakes. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients

• 150 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 200 ml of milk
• 2 tablespoons of very strong espresso or 1 teaspoon of instant coffee dissolved in a small amount of water
• Butter as needed (to grease the pan)

Optional:

• Maple syrup or honey for serving
• Fresh fruit, for example, slices of banana or berries

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg with the milk and coffee.
3. Combine the liquid ingredients with the dry ones, mixing until you have a smooth batter that is not overworked; some lumps are fine.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with some butter.
5. Pour a ladleful of batter for each pancake into the hot pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for a few more minutes until golden.
6. Repeat the process with the rest of the batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
7. Serve the pancakes hot with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey and, if desired, with fresh fruit on top.

Curiosities

Coffee, thanks to its intense aroma and slight acidity, manages to balance the sweetness of the pancakes, creating a variant much appreciated especially by those who love this beverage. In addition to being a pleasure for the palate, the caffeine might also give you an extra energy boost to start the day!