Ingredients for - Grandma's Soul Food Pancakes (with Plantains)

1. Butter, or more as needed 1 tablespoon
2. Plantains, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (Optional) 2
3. Egg 1
4. Evaporated milk 1 cup
5. Margarine, melted 2 tablespoons
6. All-purpose flour 1 cup
7. White sugar 1 ½ tablespoons
8. Baking powder 2 teaspoons
9. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
10. Salt ½ teaspoon
11. Butter, or as needed 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Grandma's Soul Food Pancakes (with Plantains)

1 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; saute plantains until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

2 . Stage

Beat egg in a large bowl until fluffy. Stir milk and margarine into egg; add flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir mixture until batter is smooth. Fold plantains into batter.

3 . Stage

Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a heavy griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Griddle is ready with a drop of water breaks into several smaller balls that dance around griddle. Pour batter, about 1/4 cup per pancake, into hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.