Rainy Day Breakfast

Nothing makes one happier then the smell of warming butter and cinnamon wafting up the stairs to wake you. Hot pancakes and nectarine compote were the perfect breakfast on this dreary morning. These pancakes are airy and luxurious and the nectarines when cooked, release their floral notes to make this breakfast fit for a queen (or king, sorry men). 

Ingredients for Pancakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 tbsp. of baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon 

1 tbsp. of granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups of milk

1 egg

3 tbsp. of butter, melted

Ingredients for Compote: 

2 large, ripe nectarines

1/4 cup water

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. brown sugar

1/4 tsp. cinnamon 

Directions:

Start by cutting the nectarines into bite size pieces. 

In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat combine nectarines, water, sugars and cinnamon. 

Stir once and put lid on for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, put the heat on low and stir again and let simmer for another 5 minutes. 

In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.

Once sifted, make a well in the center and pour in the milk, butter and egg. Whisk until smooth.

Heat an oiled griddle over medium heat. Spoon or pour the batter onto the griddle.

Brown on both sides and serve with nectarine compote over top. 

Enjoy,
Alexandra =)