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Fluffy Lebanese Rose Cardamom Pancakes Recipe with Pistachio Honey Butter

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Soft, airy Lebanese pancakes infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with a luscious pistachio honey butter. Perfect for a fragrant and comforting brunch or special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, left to sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for pistachio honey butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup (30g) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • Pinch of salt (for pistachio honey butter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pistachio honey butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, chopped pistachios, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and rose water.
  4. Make the batter: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat the pan: Place skillet over medium heat, add a small knob of butter. When melted and sizzling, reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook the pancakes: Pour ¼ cup batter onto skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook other side for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve warm: Stack pancakes and slather with pistachio honey butter while warm. Garnish with extra chopped pistachios if desired.

Notes

Use freshly ground cardamom for best aroma. Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Rest batter before cooking. Adjust heat to medium-low to avoid burning. Make pistachio honey butter ahead for easier spreading. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond or coconut milk and butter with plant-based spread. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum.

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Keywords: Lebanese pancakes, rose cardamom pancakes, pistachio honey butter, Middle Eastern breakfast, fluffy pancakes, rose water pancakes, cardamom pancakes

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