So my Honduran Sourdough buddy and I made crackers a couple weeks ago. Next we decided to go for some pancakes (inspired by Erin’s Pancakes Recipe)
To be honest, I was so nervous! I had my buddy in the fridge for about a week and did not know what to expect. After I had some dinner with my family, I pulled him out… fed him 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour and about 2 cups tepid filtered water. I set him in the warmest place I could find… above my dehydrator and said a little prayer.
Later, I wanted to check on him before going to bed. So, I took a deep breath and said another prayer. Lifted up the muslin cloth that covered the bowl…
And SQUEALED with delight… there he was, doubled in size and bubbly happily!!
I couldn’t believe it. I was so excited that I did a little dance right there… LOL! Of course, I said good night to my buddy and ran to tell my hubby. He was half asleep and mumbled something, but I was too excited to care what he said :o) I knew we were going to have some killer pancakes the next morning!
Rise and shine! I got up and head to the kitchen to put my buddy to work. At first I thought about just making blueberry pancakes, then my hubby requested some pecans… hmmm. That gave me an idea. So, went a different direction and threw in chopped pecans, walnuts and added some almond extract along with vanilla. Then a generous scoop of cinnamon went in.
Next, I started pouring the batter into my seasoned cast iron pan and dropped blueberries into the small bubbly circles. My girls and hubby love the blueberries, but I chose to have mine without them and I’m glad I did! The rich flavors of the nuts mixed really nicely with the soft tang of the sourdough. Plus, topping it off with real maple syrup just made it that much more delicious! Of course, I tried a bite with blueberries and it was delicious too! I just was not in the mood for some fruit in my pancakes that morning :o)
After my hubby ate half of his pancakes… this is what he said, “Babe, these are the best pancakes you’ve ever made!”
This is a very high compliment coming from my hubby. It made me so happy that I felt like I was walking on the clouds! LOL! Seriously, they were so good. One thing I am VERY happy about is how I felt after eating these pancakes… I felt light and satisfied. In the past, I used to soak my batter for 12 to 24 hours and it would still often make my tummy feel heavy. I would also feel tired and cranky… sure sign that the phytates weren’t broken down enough for my digestion (or my family’s!).
So, a word to my past pancake creations… you guys have been defeated! Sorry! :o)
4 Tbsp butter and/or coconut oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 egg
2-3 Tbsp raw sugar or raw honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon (generous)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (soaked & dehydrated is best)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (soaked & dehydrated is best)
frozen or fresh blueberries (optional)
Top with real maple syrup, yogurt and/or fresh fruit
Before mixing up your pancake batter… heat up your cast iron skillet on low heat with a little oil or butter. Best to have your pan nice and hot before pour the batter in.
While skillet is warming up, mix together in a large bowl melted butter/oil, egg, sea salt, sweetener, vanilla extract, almond extract and cinnamon. Pour in your two cups of sourdough starter. Stir well and fold in nuts. Sprinkle baking soda and quickly stir.
Spoon your batter into the hot skillet (test it with a little water, it should fizzle) and make small or large circles of pancakes. Flip when you see bubbles on top, edges starting to brown and the bottom is nicely golden. Continue till you’ve used up the batter.
Serve with your choices of toppings! Buen provecho!
GREAT TIP: Before adding baking soda to your batter, divide the batter into two bowls. Add 1/2 tsp to one bowl. Stir well and make your pancakes. Once you’ve used up that batter, stir in 1/2 tsp baking soda into the other bowl. Stir well and make your second set of pancakes. You will get more rise and fluffy pancakes if you use this method. I’m sure you’ve noticed the batter gets “flat” after sitting for a while.
Hmmm! Just look at that picture… you can’t pass this up! This will be our on our weekly breakfast menu from now on :o) Have a great week! Hugs!
Stephanie says
They look so delicious! I’m loving Wardeh’s Sourdough A-Z book, I noticed there is even a gluten free section and am looking forward to making some yummy sourdough gluten free creations!
Katie says
I just made sourdough pancakes last week! They were yummy but were as good as your’s sound!
Joanna says
My husband said the same thing when I made Erin’s pancake recipe! They are seriously good. I’m excited to try your nutty version – that sounds delectable!
Clare & Tim says
Why must I see this AFTER I eat dinner for the night, now all I want is pancakes. Those look crazy good. Yum.
Marillyn Beard says
Stephanie – Can’t wait to see you making sourdough! you are going to have so much fun :o)
Katie- So, you got your sourdough going? You should make tortillas with the girls! I remember those days when we would have half the girls in the kitchen making fresh tortillas!
Joanna – Thanks! Funny how men can be so much a like when it comes to food. LOL!!
Clare – LOL! I know what you mean :o) Thanks!
Melissa says
Those look great!!!!! I can’t wait to get the time to get a sourdough starter going. I love your excitement about trying new things.
Marillyn Beard says
Thanks Melissa! Let me know when you get going… wanna hear about it :o)
Jenn @leftoverqueen says
They look absolutely delicious!
Katie says
Hey! To answer your question from months ago my sourdough is doing good, as long as I remember to feed it. 🙂 I had to but a new one. is your starter on the thick side? I made sour dough pancakes with blue berries and a mango & maple sauce. They were delicous but to thin. I’m thinking that I need to make my starter thicker. I made sourdough tortillas with a few of the girls but they still need some more work. We don’t make tortillas very often anymore because instead I have a cooking class with just a few girls at a time and we learn to cook what they want to make. It’s a lot of fun. We’ve made lots of indian dishes. 🙂 Hope your travels are going well!