Pistachio Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring (as desired)
• Additional butter or oil for cooking
• Maple syrup and additional chopped pistachios for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

2. Add Pistachios and Food Coloring:

   • Stir in the finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture. Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green, mixing well.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. A few lumps in the batter are okay.

5. Preheat Griddle or Pan:

   • Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or oil.

6. Cook Pancakes:

   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the preheated griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

7. Flip and Cook:

   • Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom and cooked through.

8. Keep Warm:

   • Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep them warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.

9. Serve:

   • Serve the green pistachio pancakes warm, stacked high and topped with maple syrup and additional chopped pistachios if desired.

10. Enjoy:

    • Enjoy these fluffy and nutty green pistachio pancakes as a delightful breakfast or brunch treat!

Note: Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green. You can also add a drop of almond extract for extra flavor if desired.