Embracing autumn warmth with quick plum pancakes recipe

When we talk about flavours and aromas associated with autumn, in my personal top 3 list, I'd definitely include this dish. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, dinner, a snack for work, or something quick to put on the table when there's no time to bake. Let plum pancakes make themselves at home in your kitchen, and you will be rewarded with smiles all around.

We love pancakes, and these beautifully risen ones, almost resembling doughnuts, are our pride and joy. However, we don’t always have the time to prepare yeast dough for pancakes, so we take shortcuts and simply use baking soda or baking powder instead. The effect isn’t the same, but these cute, crispy small pancakes also have successfully settled into our kitchens.

These quick little pancakes are exactly what I love to prepare in autumn when it’s grey outside, and my plate is filled with warmth and warm colours. Most of us need warm soups, aromatic meats, and desserts wrapped in a blanket of spicy aromas in autumn to fend off those sneaky autumn blues. That’s why delicious plum pancakes, a fruit that wonderfully fits in autumnal compositions, are a perfect start to the day or an even better end it. And making them is a breeze.

Ingredients:

• 8 plums
• 300 mL of all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 175 mL of milk
• 1 egg
• canola oil or clarified butter for frying
• powdered sugar, cinnamon, and sour cream for serving

Preparation:

1. Wash the plums thoroughly and dry them, then remove the pits and cut the fruit into not-too-thick slices.
2. Sift the flour, add sugar and baking soda. Mix everything.
3. Add milk and egg. Mix the ingredients with a whisk until you get a smooth batter. Finally, add the plums and mix everything again.
4. Fry the pancakes on hot oil or butter on both sides until golden. Remember to gently stir the batter with a spoon each time you scoop it.
5. Serve the plum pancakes with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon and a dollop of sour cream.