Orange Pancakes with Toasted Coconut Butter
 
 
Yield: 8-10 pancakes
Ingredients
for the toasted coconut butter
  • 3 tablespoons shredded coconut
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
for the pancakes
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions
for the toasted coconut butter
  1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded coconut in a single layer and stir in the skillet until the coconut is mostly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
for the pancakes
  1. Rub the orange zest into the tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl until the sugar has turned a pale orange. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
  3. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and melted butter in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture and orange sugar to the liquid mixture and stir until just combined. The batter is supposed to be lumpy so make sure you don't over-mix it.
  4. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Melt some butter in the pan to coat it. When the butter is hot in the pan add ¼ cup of batter for however many pancakes will fit on your griddle or pan at one time.
  5. When the top of the batter has started to bubble all over carefully flip the pancakes and for about 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Continue until all the batter has been used up.
  6. Serve the pancakes with coconut butter and maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
The amount of pancakes will vary based on the size you make them.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2014/03/25/orange-pancakes-with-toasted-coconut-butter/