Nutella "Melt In The Middle" Pancakes

American pancakes are a daunting dish that many people are to apprehensive to try. Admittedly they are more difficult to make compared to their french cousin the crepe. However, what you need to be aware of is that pancakes are cakes that are cooked in a pan, and as baking is a science you to precise with your ingredients otherwise you will not have the desired outcome. Follow my recipe and you will get the perfect pancakes.

Ingredients:

300 grams of self-raising flour
1 tablespoon of baking powder
250 mls of buttermilk (see recipe)
100 grams of sugar
2 eggs
70 grams of melted butter, plus extra for frying
Pinch of salt
Nutella, to taste (tablespoon or teaspoon depends on the desired size)

Method: 

In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt until they are well combined. In a separate bowl mix together the buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually add the wet mixture whisk well.

Place a small frying pan on a medium heat and place a tablespoon of butter and spread into a circle. Heat the butter until it sizzles. Using a ladle or large spoon create a circle and cook until you can see the edges cook. Now place a spoonful of nutella in the middle and spread. Pour enough batter over the nutella to cover it and cook until you see bubbles appear around the edges. Now flip and cook for 2-3 minutes, it should be golden brown once cooked.

If you want you can cook these pancakes without the nutella. If you do cook the pancakes until you see bubbles form on the top and the flip and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Love Mademoiselle De Baker x

P.S serve fresh if you want the middle to melt.