Wendy's Teatime Banana Pikelets
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 bananas divided
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt plus extra
- 3 tbsp butter plus extra
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash one banana with a fork until smooth. Add the egg and milk and whisk together. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt and whisk just until combined. It's ok if the batter is a little lumpy. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slice the remaining bananas and set aside. In a non-stick skillet heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium until it melts. Add the brown sugar and heavy cream and whisk together. Bring the caramel up to a boil and then lower the heat. Add the banana slices and cook in the caramel sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften but before they break down. Remove from the heat and set aside until serving.
- To cook the pikelets, begin by adding a little butter to a large non-stick skillet. Place over medium heat. Once the butter melts, use a paper towel to wipe the butter around the pan before wiping it clean. This will promote even browning of the pikelets.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, using about 2 tablespoons of batter per pikelet. Cook the pikelets until bubbles form on the surface and they are browned on the bottom. Flip the pikelets and cook until golden brown on the other side and they are fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked pikelets to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe the pan again using the buttery paper towel from before. Repeat with the remaining batter until all of the pikelets are cooked.
- Rewarm the caramelized bananas if necessary. Serve the pikelets with a generous topping of the warm caramelized bananas. Enjoy!