Banana pancakes

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (use 2 teaspoons if at high altitude)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 small, very ripe banana, peeled

1 cup milk (almond milk can also be used)

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Maple syrup for serving

Sliced bananas for serving

Preparation

Cut the butter into 3 equal pieces. Put 2 of the butter pieces in a small saucepan and set the remaining piece aside. Set the pan over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a pot holder, remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool.

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix with a fork until well blended.

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