Steamed Injera-Inspired Teff Pancakes with Honey Butter

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Light and spongy teff flour pancakes steamed to mimic traditional Ethiopian injera, served with a honey-infused butter spread. This Ethiopian-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers teff flour, all-purpose flour, warm water 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 "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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 1.5 cups teff flour, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  2. Step 2: Gradually whisk in 2 cups warm water until smooth. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the batter ferment at room temperature for 8-12 hours until bubbly and slightly sour.
  3. Step 3: Before cooking, stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the batter.
  4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/3 cup batter in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
  5. Step 5: Cover the pan immediately with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until holes form on the surface and the pancake is set; do not flip.
  6. Step 6: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons honey over low heat until combined.
  7. Step 7: Serve the warm teff pancakes stacked with honey butter drizzled over them for a mildly sweet accompaniment.

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