Injera-Style Teff Pancakes with Ethiopian Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Light and spongy teff flour pancakes inspired by Ethiopian injera, paired with a sweet honey-infused spiced butter for a delightful breakfast or snack. This Ethiopian breakfast recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers teff flour, water, and 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 1/2 cups teff flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups teff flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 2 cups water while whisking to create a smooth batter resembling a thin pancake batter. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes to hydrate.
3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom until fully blended, setting aside the honey butter.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the pan and swirl to create a thin, round pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges lift, then carefully flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
5. Step 5: Repeat with remaining batter, stacking the pancakes. Serve warm with a generous spread of the honey cardamom butter for a fragrant, lightly sweet treat.