Injera-Inspired Teff Pancakes with Spiced Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Gluten-free teff flour pancakes echoing the airy texture of Ethiopian injera, topped with warm honey butter infused with warm spices. This Ethiopian-inspired breakfast recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 25 minutes, layers teff flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup teff flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter for honey butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup teff flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until well combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups buttermilk and 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cooking for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Step 4: For the spiced honey butter, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom until smooth and warmed through.
5. Step 5: Serve pancakes stacked with generous spoonfuls of the spiced honey butter drizzled on top for a sweet, aromatic finish.