Pancakes are a staple in the United States, but they have also found a special place in Brazilian kitchens. As true food lovers, we always love adding our own twist to classic recipes. Today, you’ll learn how to make this delicious orange pancake—let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Orange Pancakes:
- 1 large egg
- Juice of half an orange (Navel or Valencia work perfectly)
- 4 tablespoons oat flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
How to Make Orange Pancakes:
- In a mixing bowl, crack the egg.
- Whisk well until uniform.
- Add the fresh orange juice (include some pulp for extra texture).
- Add the 4 tablespoons of oat flour.
- Stir in the brown sugar until well incorporated into the batter.
- Finally, fold in the baking powder and mix gently.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (if you don’t have a non-stick pan, lightly grease it with butter).
- Pour the batter onto the skillet, cook until golden brown, flip, and cook the other side.
All done! Drizzle with honey for that extra special finishing touch.
Tips and Variations:
This recipe makes one large pancake, but you can easily divide the batter to make several mini pancakes instead. If you don’t have or prefer not to use brown sugar, feel free to substitute it with your preferred sweetener or more honey. These pancakes also taste amazing topped with sliced bananas and peanut butter.
A Quick Fact About Orange Flavor:
The flavor of oranges is determined by the balance of sugars and acids, while their signature scent comes from volatile organic compounds, including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and terpenes. As the fruit ripens, acidic compounds like limonin decrease, while aromatic compounds peak. Oranges are naturally acidic, with a pH ranging from 2.9 to 4.0 (Source: Wikipedia).
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