Alpine Chai Pancakes

Fluffy breakfast pancakes with Alpine Chai mixed directly through the batter.

Important: This recipe was created specifically for Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea. Do not substitute another tea blend. Most alternatives contain black tea and a different balance of spices, which will alter the flavour, texture and caffeine content.

Makes: about 10 pancakes  |  Preparation: 10 minutes  |  Cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 g plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 20 g caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea, ground to a fine powder
• Pinch of salt
• 300 ml milk
• 1 egg
• 40 g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for cooking
• Maple syrup and fruit, to serve

Method

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, finely ground Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea and salt together.
2. Whisk the milk, egg and melted butter in a separate jug.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined. Rest for 5 minutes.
4. Cook small ladlefuls in a lightly buttered frying pan over medium heat. Turn when bubbles appear and cook the second side until golden.
5. Serve warm with maple syrup and fruit.

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