Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring Pancakes

These Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring Pancakes are a delicious twist on the classic pancake. They are fluffy, nutty, and topped with a gooey maple pecan sauce that adds a sweet and sticky indulgence to your breakfast. Perfect for a special weekend brunch

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Fold in the chopped pecans

Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter

Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown

While the pancakes are cooking, in a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved

Add the maple syrup to the saucepan and stir until well combined

Simmer for a minute or two, then remove from heat

Serve the pancakes hot, drizzled with the sticky maple pecan sauce

Enjoy your Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring Pancakes