Injera-Style Teff Pancakes with Spiced Honey Drizzle

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Soft and tangy Ethiopian teff pancakes topped with a warm honey sauce infused with cinnamon and cloves for a traditional sweet touch. This Ethiopian-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers teff flour, warm water, active dry yeast 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups teff flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add 2 cups warm water while whisking, forming a smooth batter. Cover and let ferment at room temperature for 24 hours until bubbly and slightly sour.
  2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the skillet, spreading gently in a circular motion to form a 6-inch pancake. Cook covered for 2-3 minutes until holes form on the surface and edges lift, then remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  3. Step 3: For the honey drizzle, combine 1/3 cup honey, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently for 3 minutes until butter melts and spices infuse the honey.
  4. Step 4: Serve the warm teff pancakes stacked with the spiced honey drizzled on top for a sweet Ethiopian-inspired breakfast or dessert.

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