This is a simple recipe to use up a ripe banana.  On their own or with a scoop of ice cream these pikelets are very quick to make.  Don’t have buttermilk? Mix 1/2 tsp lemon juice with 170mL regular milk.  Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes then stir before using it.

100g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp dextrose
Pinch of salt
170mL buttermilk
1 small egg, beaten lightly
2 tsp butter, melted
1 ripe banana, mashed
Butter &/or olive oil for frying

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, dextrose and salt into a bowl.
2. Combine the buttermilk, egg and melted butter, and add to the dry ingredients.
3. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
4. Stir in the mashed banana, and set aside for 5 minutes.
5. Lightly grease a frying pan with butter &/or olive oil and place over a medium heat.
6. Using a 1/4 cup or large ladle, spoon dollops of the batter into the fry pan and cook until bubbles appear on the top.
7. Gently flip and cook the other side.
8. Keep the pikelets warm while cooking the remaining batter.

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