Buttermilk Pancakes
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006
My parents came to visit this weekend to go to the NC State Fair and see the NC State/Wake Forest football game. It would not be a true visit unless I made breakfast one morning. I had some leftover buttermilk from a cake I made and it always seems to go to waste because I can’t use the other 3 cups in time (they really should make buttermilk in smaller containers). But this time I was not going to waste it! I have been in a cleaning out the fridge and freezer mode so I also used some Eggbeaters I had in the freezer. These are from the Martha Stewart Everyday Food magazine from September. I never thought I would buy any of her magazines but I was quite surprised at the recipes in here. Granted there were still the typical only-Martha-would-ever-make-this-dish recipes (Broiled Polenta with Mushroom Ragout- she obviously doesn’t live with a man!) but I was really surprised to see some wonderfully simple recipes.
I originally picked this recipe out because she suggested creating a large amount of dry mix to keep on hand so you just spoon out what you want, add the wet ingredients and cook them up. I have been looking for short cuts in preparing meals now that I am a working girl (don’t worry Mom- not that kind of working girl!) so this is perfect for us!
These pancakes were light and tender with a lovely amount of flavor that complimented the real maple syrup quite well. Now I want to experiment with flavoring syrups…doesn’t that sound special!
Buttermilk Pancakes
1 cup all purpose flour
2 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 T. oil or melted butter
1 large egg
oil or vegetable spray for pan
1. In medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
2. Add in wet ingredients and mix until just combined, do not overmix!
3. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet or griddle and cook until some bubbles have appeared and the underside is browned.
4. Carefully flip (I had a time flipping these but my Mom definitely has the skills!) Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately!
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