Date Pancake with Spiced Syrup & Honey Yoghurt

Pancakes

1. Whisk water, yeast and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
2. Leave to froth approx 10 minutes.
3. Whisk in the flour gradually until a viscous batter is achieved.
4. Cover and set aside to rise in a warm place.
5. Heat the pan and add the clarified butter.
6. When it starts to smoke, add a ladle of batter and spread out to a round shape with a palette knife.
7. Place the dates in the cooking pancake cut side up.
8. Lift one edge of pancake to check for colour.
9. When golden, flip over and reduce heat.
10. Cook for a further two to three minutes and remove from pan directly into a bath of syrup.

Spiced Syrup

1. Bring all the liquids and sugar to the boil, add spices and simmer for 20 minutes or until the syrup is slightly thick when cooled on a saucer.

Honey Yoghurt

1. Hang the yoghurt in a strainer with a clean cloth over a receptacle in order to drain off the excess liquid for at least two hours.
2. Stir the honey through the yoghurt.