Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (makes 8 medium-sized pancakes)
Start your year with a vibrant breakfast! These fluffy Japanese-style pancakes are infused with matcha and served with a tangy yuzu syrup for a refreshing twist. Perfect with a cup of sencha tea.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 150g plain flour
- 1 tbsp good quality matcha tea powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 200ml buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
For the Yuzu Syrup:
- 100ml yuzu juice
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50ml water
If you want to save time, you can purchase a ready made syrup – Yuzu Syrup from Miyazaki
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt
- A dusting of icing sugar