Extra soft and fluffy sourdough pancakes mixed up and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Cook Time:10 minutesmins
Total Time:20 minutesmins
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Skillet or griddle
Ingredients
¾cupall purpose flour
3tablespoonssugar
¼teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
½cupdiscard sourdough starter
1egg
½cupmilk
1tablespoonvegetable oil
butter for the pan
Instructions
Make batter. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a medium mixing bowl: sourdough starter, egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Cook. Heat a cast iron skillet or another heavy pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Scoop the batter into the hot pan using 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup amounts, depending on your desired pancake size. When bubbles form on the surface, flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown. Repeat in batches, wiping out the skillet with a paper towel between batches if needed.
Serve. Serve the pancakes immediately with syrup and butter or whipped cream and fruit for a special touch.
Video
Notes
Make sure your egg and milk are not too cold before mixing to help the batter blend smoothly and create fluffier pancakes.Carefully mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Avoid overmixing; it can make the pancakes tough instead of light and fluffy. Don't worry if there are some lumps in the batter.Let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking to give the flour enough time to absorb the liquid and allow the baking powder to start working, resulting in fluffier pancakes.Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts to the batter just before flipping the pancakes for added flavor and texture.Cook the pancakes until both sides are golden brown. To check if they're done, lightly press the center; it should spring back gently.This recipe yields 10-12 pancakes for a smaller batch. If you need more, just adjust the serving size using the slider at the bottom of the recipe, and the ingredients will adjust accordingly.