Recipe Tip: Buttermilk Pancakes with Stewed Plums

Instructions

1. Step 1

   In a mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to combine the sour cream, buttermilk, icing sugar, flour and baking powder until smooth.

2. Step 2

   Stir in the egg yolks. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form firm peaks, then carefully fold into the pancake mixture.

3. Step 3

   Preheat the oven to 170°C.

4. Step 4

   Melt the butter for frying in a large ovenproof frying pan. When hot, pour the pancake mixture into the pan. Cook for a few minutes over a low heat.

5. Step 5

   Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the batter is risen and golden.

6. Step 6

   Heat the grill to medium.

7. Step 7

   Melt together the butter and sugar in a small pan, and pour over the pancake. Grill until the top is caramelised.

8. Step 8

   Cook the sugar in a large saucepan until melted and turning a caramel colour. Carefully pour in the red wine and stir. Add the cinnamon, vanilla and star anise, add 3–4 plums and cook, stirring, until the plums have broken down.

9. Step 9

   Add the remaining plums and simmer briefly. Allow to cool and remove the spices.

10. Step 10

    Serve the pancake, dusted with icing sugar, with the stewed plums on the side.

11. Step 11

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