Pancakes with Warmed Maple Berries

 

Buttermilk pancakes

1 cup self-raising flour

1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1/4 cup caster sugar

1 1/4 cup buttermilk

1 egg, whisked

1 tablespoon butter, for cooking

vanilla yoghurt, to serve

Maple berries

1 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries

1/4 cup apple juice or water

2 tablespoon maple syrup

 

Sift flour and soda together into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture. Gradually whisk in combined buttermilk and egg until smooth. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in large frying pan on medium heat. Pour quarter cupfuls of batter into pan in batches. Cook 2 minutes until bubbles appear on surface and underside is golden. Flip and cook further 1-2 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture, melting more butter in pan as required. To make maple berries: Combine all ingredients in medium frying pan. Heat on medium, until simmering. Cook gently 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture has slightly thickened. Serve pancakes with warm berries and a dollop of yoghurt.