YUM.
There are few better ways to start the weekend than to take a breakfast favourite we all adore and add heaps of Nutella.
And no, we're not talking about two pancakes sandwiched around some Nutella.
The hazelnut spread is actually
inside the pancakes - which is why, after we saw the recipe on
RecipeTinEats, we couldn't resist sharing it.
Here's what you need...
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1cup + 2 tbsp milk (I used low fat)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
Other
- 1 tsp butter , separated (2 x 1/2 tsp)
- Sliced strawberries (optional)
It turns out that to get the hazelnut spread inside the pancakes nice and neatly, you have to make a frozen Nutella disc (or two, or three...depends on how many pancakes you're making).
That way, when you're actually making the pancakes themselves, all you have to do a pop a disc onto the batter (and then cover it with more batter).
This recipe makes between six and seven pancakes and takes just 30 minutes to make and bake - so you'll be feasting on these in no time.
Here's what you need to do...
Frozen Nutella Disc
- Line a baking tray with baking paper (parchment paper).
- Dollop 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp of Nutella onto the baking tray and spread into a disc around 2 1/2" / 6cm in diameter and 1/5" / 1/2 cm thick. (Note 1) Repeat to make 7 discs.
- Place the tray in the freezer until firm (around 1 to 1 1/2 hours).
- Peel off the parchment paper. Keep the Nutella discs in the freezer until required (they soften quickly).
Pancakes
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Place the Dry Ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Make a well in the centre and place the Wet Ingredients in the well. Whisk until combined and lump free (stop whisking as soon as it is smooth, don't over whisk).
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Melt 1/2 tsp butter in a non stick fry pan over medium heat. Once melted, wipe most of the butter off with a paper towel. (Note 2)
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Take 3 Frozen Nutella Discs out of the freezer just before you start cooking. (Note 3)
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Dollop 1/4 cup of batter into the fry pan. Working quickly, place 1 Frozen Nutella Disc in the middle of the batter, then top with batter to cover the Nutella disc (Note 4).
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When bubbles start appearing around the edges (around 2 minutes), lift up the edge and make sure the underside is golden. Then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
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Repeat with remaining batter. Melt more butter in the pan after the 3rd or 4th pancake. You should be able to make 7 in total, but sometimes it makes 6 - depends on how much batter you use on top of the Nutella.
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Serve warm with sliced strawberries, if using. You could also serve with cream but I find that it's not necessary!
