Almond Croissant Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond flour (Superfine preferred for smooth texture)
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (For the almond paste)
• 1 tbsp Water (Added to almond paste as needed)
• 0.25 tsp Almond extract (Optional)
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour (For pancake batter)
• 1 tbsp Baking powder
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1.25 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 3 tbsp Melted butter
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (For topping)
• Glaze (Simple mixture of powdered sugar and milk/water for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl or food processor, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, a drop of almond extract, and a small amount of water. Mix until a thick, pliable paste forms.

2. 2

   Divide the almond paste into small portions and pat them into flat discs (about 2 inches in diameter).

3. 3

   Place the almond paste discs in the freezer to chill while you prepare the pancake batter. This makes them easier to handle.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).

6. 6

   Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

7. 7

   Pour a small dollop of pancake batter onto the pan.

8. 8

   Place one chilled almond paste disc directly onto the center of the wet batter.

9. 9

   Top the almond disc with a little more pancake batter to fully enclose it.

10. 10

    Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look matte. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown.

11. 11

    Drizzle the finished pancakes with a simple glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a little milk) to help the toppings stick.

12. 12

    Garnish with sliced almonds and an extra dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Using superfine almond flour results in a smoother filling if mixing by hand. Chilling the almond paste discs is a crucial step to prevent them from melting too quickly or becoming messy when assembling the pancakes.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• pancakes
• almond
• croissant-inspired
• brunch
• vegetarian
• sweet