The Best Sourdough Pancakes
This sourdough pancake recipe is easy to make and totally from scratch! These pancakes are fluffy and buttery with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla that gives these pancakes the most delicious flavor. Made with ingredients you already have in your pantry and sourdough discard, these pancakes are easy and delicious every time! This recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast before school or a slow Saturday morning for the whole family to enjoy! Serve with butter, powdered sugar, berries and pure maple syrup for a delicious breakfast.
Fluffy, Buttery, Flavorful Pancakes
There’s truly nothing better than a slow Saturday morning in cozy pajamas, a cup of coffee in hand and the smell of pancakes in the air. If you’re looking for an easy, simple, totally from scratch recipe that still makes fluffy, buttery, flavorful sourdough pancakes every time, this recipe is for you! It’s well loved by everyone in our house and our sweet boy totally approves, too!
Sourdough Pancake Recipe Ingredients :
- All-Purpose Flour – you can try substituting with other types of flour as well!
- Sourdough Discard – adding delicious flavor and fluffy texture to these pancakes!
- Sugar – for a touch of added sweetness!
- Baking Powder – to allow the pancakes to rise!
- Cinnamon – to give the pancakes extra flavor!
- Salt – for the perfect, balanced pancake!
- Milk – any type of milk should work for this recipe!
- Butter – be sure to melt the butter before mixing!
- Vanilla Extract – to give the pancakes extra flavor!
- Egg – a large egg, if possible!
With these simple ingredients found in every pantry, you’ll be able to make these easy sourdough pancakes fresh, flavorful and fluffy every time!
How To Make The best sourdough Pancakes :
- Start by sifting together the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl and pour that into the dry ingredients.
- Whisk until the batter is combined and smooth.
- Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Cook pancakes until small bubbles form at the top or until golden brown on each side.
- Serve warm with butter, powdered sugar, berries and pure maple syrup!
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The Best Sourdough Pancakes
Ingredients
The Best Sourdough Pancakes :
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sourdough discard
- 1 1/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. butter melted
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
Optional Pancake Toppings :
- butter, maple syrup, honey, whipped cream, berries, powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, milk, melted butter, vanilla and eggs.
- Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix together until smooth.
- Set the batter aside as you prepare your griddle or pan.
- Heat a griddle or pan over low-medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 c. scoops of pancake batter onto the pan and spread out each scoop of batter gently into a circle.
- Cook the pancakes on the first side until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to form on top. Flip the pancake with a spatula and continue to the cook until the pancake is golden brown.
- Repeat the process with the remaining pancake batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with butter, maple syrup and desired pancake toppings. Enjoy!
