Sourdough Pancakes {Great for Sourdough Discard}
This method eliminates the need for an overnight rest by balancing PH levels through a precise combination of chemical leaveners, creating maximum fluffiness in just twenty minutes.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- Pancake griddle or cast iron skillet
- Ladle
- Flat silicone spatula (recommended for mixing)
Ingredients
Pancake Blueprint Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sourdough discard must be at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk must be at room temperature
- 1 large egg beaten and at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Systematic Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and soda, sugar and salt.
- Add the sourdough starter, milk, egg and oil to the top of the dry ingredients. Mix well just until combined. It is ok if there are a couple of lumps in the batter; it is important not to overmix.
- Grease a pancake griddle or cast iron skillet with melted butter or oil. Heat the skillet over medium-low heat.
- Ladle 1/3 cup of batter on the hot griddle. Cook until the batter starts bubbling on top, then gently flip the pancake.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the second side or until the pancake is cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.
Post-Mixing Stabilization
- Let the mixed batter rest for exactly three minutes before you start cooking to allow the flour to fully hydrate and the bubbles to stabilize.
Notes
If your sourdough discard is particularly runny, you may need to add an extra tablespoon of flour. If it is very thick and pasty, a splash more milk will bring it into the correct range. For the Lemon Zest and Poppy Seed Variation, add the zest of one large lemon and one tablespoon of poppy seeds to your dry ingredients before mixing, and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to your wet ingredients. To reheat leftover pancakes, use a toaster or a dry skillet rather than a microwave to maintain the crisp exterior.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 4g
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