Photo: Green Apple-Sourdough Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
For the Sourdough Starter:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast (1/2 packet)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Pancakes:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 small tart green apple (such as
- Granny Smith), unpeeled, diced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Maple syrup or honey, for serving
- Chopped pecans, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Make the sourdough starter: Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat to about 110 degrees F. Transfer to a medium bowl, sprinkle with the yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cider, brown sugar, butter and 1 cup flour until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature overnight.
The next morning, make the pancakes: Whisk 1/2 cup flour, the egg, baking soda and apple into the sourdough starter. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a cast-iron griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until the tops are bubbly and the edges set, about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed. Drizzle with syrup and garnish with pecans, if desired.
Photograph by Kana Okada
SERVES 12; Calories: 130; Total Fat 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 18 grams; Sugar: 6 grams; Fiber 1 grams; Cholesterol: 30 milligrams; Sodium: 122 milligrams
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By tujibuji
Thunder Bay
on February 25, 2012
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The first time I made these, I followed the recipe exactly and all I could taste was the baking soda!
The texture was so wonderful though that I made a batch the next day using baking powder instead, and it turned out fabulous! I must say that the baking soda produced a fluffier pancake, so next time I ll try a combination of baking powder and baking soda and Im sure they will be perfect!
By B4Tytus
Visalia, CA
on May 15, 2011
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These pancakes are great! I'm particular about pancakes and have tried lots of recipes, this in my opinion, is one of the best. Of course, my family and I like sourdough. If you aren't a fan of sourdough, then don't attempt making these. I'm going to try these with a tangy apple syrup I bought at a food festival from a local grower. Should be delicious.
By THEIslandGirl.....
Baltimore, MD
on March 12, 2011
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These are amazing! We totally loved them! The recipes was easy to follow and they turned out very nicely. I usually make the starter on Saturday evening so we can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning. They smell wonderful cooking and I actually was thinking of trying them out as a waffle just to see how they would go over. YUM!
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