Traditional Azerbaijani Village Peanut Butter, Fluffy Hearth Pancakes

A luxurious combination of stone-ground peanut paste and whole peanuts simmered in a rich, buttery caramel sauce, served over golden, hand-whisked pancakes.

Servings 6 persons Difficulty Medium sweets 60 minutes

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Important Disclaimer: The original video shows large-scale traditional cooking without precise measurements. The quantities below are estimations adapted for a smaller, home-friendly batch and might need adjustment. They are inspired by the video but are not exact conversions. Feel free to adjust ingredients like sugar or ghee to your personal preference.

Ingredients

📌 Ingredients for Sweet Village Peanut Butter You Can Make Yourself:

For the Peanut Base:

🌰 Peanuts (Raw, in-shell or shelled): 1 kg
🥣 Water: For washing

For the Caramel Sauce & Spread:

🥣 Granulated Sugar: 400 g
🥣 Unsalted Butter: 150 g
🥣 Heavy Cream (or full-fat milk): 200 ml

Instructions

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps for Sweet Village Peanut Butter:

1. Clean and Roast: If using fresh raw peanuts, wash them thoroughly in cold water to remove any garden soil. Spread them in a large, heavy-bottomed pan and roast over medium heat (or an open fire), stirring constantly until the shells are brittle and the nuts inside are golden and fragrant.
2. Peeling: Once cooled, remove the shells and rub the peanuts between your hands to loosen the red skins. Use a shallow tray to toss the peanuts in the air, allowing the breeze to blow away the light papery skins.
3. Traditional Milling: Divide your roasted peanuts into two portions. Take 700 g and grind them through a stone mill (quern) or a high-powered food processor until they release their natural oils and turn into a thick, smooth paste. Keep the remaining 300 g of whole roasted peanuts aside.
4. Caramelize: In a wide pan, melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.
5. Combine with Dairy: Carefully whisk in the butter until melted, then slowly pour in the heavy cream. Continue to whisk until the sauce is glossy and smooth.
6. The Final Blend: Stir the ground peanut paste into the caramel until fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the whole roasted peanuts to create a sweet, chunky peanut sauce. Transfer into sterilized glass jars.

Ingredients 2

📌 Ingredients for Fluffy Hearth Pancakes You Can Make Yourself:

🥣 Wheat Flour: 450 g
🥣 Eggs: 5
🥣 Full-fat Milk: 500 ml
🥣 Granulated Sugar: 60 g
🥣 Baking Powder: 12 g
🥣 Vegetable Oil: For the pan

Instructions 2

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps for Fluffy Hearth Pancakes:

1. Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes pale and frothy.
2. Incorporate Liquids: Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk to ensure a consistent base.
3. Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder into the wet mixture. Fold gently at first, then whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. It should have a thick, pourable consistency.
4. Hearth Frying: Heat a lightly oiled skillet over a medium flame. Ladle small amounts of batter into the pan to form individual rounds.
5. Flip and Gold: Cook until small bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancakes and cook for another minute until both sides are perfectly golden brown.
6. Serving: Serve the pancakes warm, generously topped with the sweet handmade peanut caramel and a side of fresh village cream.

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