Lebanese Spiced Pancakes
This uniquely delicious pancake recipe features turmeric and anise, spices used in a popular Lebanese sweet bread.
Servings: 4
Equipment
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Skillet, two bowls, measuring utensils, whisk, and spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fine semolina
- 1/4 cup sugar or another sweetener
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground anise
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup milk or nut milk
- 4 Tbsp butter (melted, unsalted) or oil have extra oil on hand to grease the skillet
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or almonds toasted for more flavor
- syrup or honey for topping
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ingredients in another.
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Combine and whisk.
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Add 3 tablespoons of the batter to preheated and oiled skillet to cook the pancakes.
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When bubbles appear on the surface, sprinkle a few nuts on the pancake (tap them down gently so they adhere) and flip to the other side.
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Cook a minute longer until golden or light brown.
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Keep the pancakes warm, and when all are done serve with honey or syrup or just some powdered sugar.
Recipe sourced from www.tasteofbeirut.com