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Everyone loves pancakes, and for many reasons. There are different types of pancakes that you can try to treat your taste buds. This fluffy and tender food is ideally preferred for breakfast. Among all the pancake recipes, sourdough pancakes are among the most popular ones that anyone can make effortlessly. These pancakes are soft and extremely delicious. They have a sweet and tangy flavor that makes them different from the other pancakes.
There are various recipes for preparing sourdough pancakes that vary according to the region. The already prepared sourdough starter makes this recipe easier to make. Homemade sourdough pancakes would definitely need a sourdough starter. Though bakers know how to prepare a sourdough starter perfectly, you can also master the art of preparing the starter.
A sourdough starter is nothing but yeast for bread. All you need is an active dry yeast, warm water, all-purpose flour and a griddle, remember greasing the griddle or pan is important before each use. Mix all the ingredients together and keep it in a bowl for five days covered with a cloth. You can later refrigerate and use it according to your need.
Now that you have learned how to prepare a sourdough starter, we know you must be eager to know the entire recipe for the sourdough pancake. So, let’s dig into the recipe and make this incredible morning delight without delaying it any further.
Ingredients Needed
Before starting the recipe, please take note of the essential ingredients that you will need throughout the recipe. Make sure to bring all these ingredients together.
- 1/2 cup of sourdough starter
- 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole)
- 2 beater eggs
- 2 tablespoon sugar (granulated)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon butter
- Oil or butter for greasing the griddle or pan
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, melted chocolate or butter (for garnish)
Method To Prepare Sourdough Pancake
Now that you have been acquainted with the ingredients that you will need to prepare the sourdough pancake, let’s start with the steps to make this delicacy. Make sure to take each step seriously and keep a note of the measurements because it is something that will give you the perfect sourdough pancake that you need.
Step 1 – Combine The Starter
The first step is to mix the sourdough starter. Take a large bowl and combine the starter with milk and flour. Mix it till the batter starts to rise and gives an airy texture.
Step 2 – Cover It Up
Once you have mixed the batter completely, cover the bowl with a plastic or cling wrap, and leave it overnight. It is essential to leave it overnight for developing the sourdough flavor.
Step 3 – Whisk It With Eggs
Take out the batter the next morning and ensure it is well risen. Now beat the eggs and add it to the batter along with baking powder, salt, and sugar. Keep whisking until it becomes a smooth paste.
Step 4 – Add Melted Butter
Now is the time to add the vanilla extract and the cooled melted butter. It will make the batter thicker and dough-like. Make sure it is thick enough to be poured as the pancake batter.
Step 5 – Griddle Time
Now you need to heat the griddle for the further procedure; you can use any particular cast iron griddle for better results. After heating the griddle, brush it with butter or neutral oil. Now add the batter into the griddle and turn down the flame. Cook the batter for a few minutes till you see bubbles.
Step 6 – Flip It
Once one side of the pancake is cooked, you can flip it to the other side and let it cook for another minute. Be careful that the pancake doesn’t burn.
Step 7 – Garnish Time
Make sure that the pancake is well cooked from both sides. Take out the pancake onto a plate and serve it with berries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.
Additional Tips To Save Your Recipe
Following the recipe would be enough to make a perfect sourdough pancake, but a few tips would help you make it better.
- Make sure to prepare a perfect sourdough starter with quality dry yeast on which your entire recipe depends
- Never use a hot melted butter; cool it off before pouring it into the batter. If you add hot butter, there are chances that your ingredients will form a cluster.
- Always preheat your griddle for at least 5 minutes before pouring the batter into it.
- Keep the flame low when you add the batter and cook it in low flame only. There are chances that you can burn the pancake at high flame.
- The batter that you make the next morning must be thick and gooey.
The Bottom Line
Pancakes are everyone’s favorite. Whether on the breakfast platter or as a brunch delight, pancakes can always satisfy the appetite and treat your taste buds. Sourdough pancake is one of the popular pancake recipes that you can try anytime; all you need is to learn the right recipe to make that perfectly fluffy and tender pancake. The above mentioned was a quick recipe to make a sourdough pancake with some readily available ingredients at home. Make sure to explore the variations of the sourdough pancake recipe to make yourself a pancake expert.
