Pancakes with Strawberry Compote

Time: 20 min  Serves: 4

Ingredients – Pancakes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla

Ingredients – Compote

• 25 g freeze-dried strawberries
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp lemon juice

For topping (optional)
• Whipped cream
• Freeze-dried strawberries

Method

1. Simmer compote ingredients about 5 minutes until lightly thickened. Keep warm.

2. Whisk dry pancake ingredients.

3. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, butter and vanilla.

4. Combine gently.

5. Cook ¼ cup batter per pancake on a lightly greased pan until golden on both sides.

6. Serve with compote and toppings.

Notes

• Freeze-dried fruit creates an intensely flavoured sauce in minutes.