Ingredients
Caramel bananas
Method
1.Sift flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre.
2.Gradually whisk in combined buttermilk, egg, 1/4 cup golden syrup and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ricotta, remaining golden syrup and cinnamon.
4.Heat a large frying pan on medium. Spray lightly with oil. Add tablespoonfuls of mixture to pan in 4 batches, spraying pan with oil as required. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface. Turn and cook other side for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
5.CARAMEL BANANAS: Combine golden syrup and butter in the same cleaned pan. Heat on high, stirring until combined. Add bananas, tossing to coat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, until caramelised.
6.Serve pikelets with cinnamon ricotta and caramel bananas. Drizzle with extra golden syrup.
MAKES ABOUT 16 If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can use plain milk with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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