The aroma of caramelized banana hits the air the moment the batter touches the hot pan, signaling a crisp, lace-edged breakfast. Rice flour imparts a delicate, sandy lightness that sets these pancakes apart from heavy wheat versions, while ground cinnamon provides a sharp, woody warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup superfine white rice flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed thoroughly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for the pan
Method
- 1Whisk the rice flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large glass mixing bowl.
- 2Combine the mashed banana, egg, milk, and melted butter in a separate pitcher until smooth.
- 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
- 4Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the rice flour to hydrate.
- 5Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- 6Drop 0.25-cup portions of batter onto the hot surface, spacing them apart to allow for proper airflow.
- 7Cook for 3 minutes on the first side until tiny bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- 8Flip each pancake and cook for another 2 minutes until deeply golden brown.