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Sourdough Pancakes or Waffles
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 16 -20 pancakes or 8-10 waffles
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 2 cups all-purpose flour (see note about whole wheat flour)
- 2 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 to 1 ½ 1 to 1 ½ cups sourdough starter, fed or discard
- 2 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 2 large eggs
- ¼ ¼ cup vegetable, canola or avocado oil
- 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Stir down sourdough starter (whether it's been at room temperature or in the refrigerator). In a large bowl, add flour, buttermilk, sourdough starter and sugar. Mix until evenly combined. A few small lumps are ok.
- Cover and let rest at cool room temperature for 8-12 hours (or refrigerate for up to 3 days). The batter will bubble and expand.
- Right before making pancakes or waffles, in a small bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, baking soda and salt until well combined.
- Stir this mixture into the overnight batter and mix just until combined. Over mixing can cause the pancakes or waffles to develop a gummy texture when cooked. The batter will foam and bubble a bit while stirring; this is normal.
- Cook pancakes on a preheated griddle and/or waffles in a preheated waffle iron. Serve waffles immediately for best texture (crispy on the outside).
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Notes
- Flour: I haven't tried this recipe with whole wheat flour. If using whole wheat, I'd suggest using white hard or soft wheat (for a lighter texture) and start with using half whole wheat/half all-purpose and see how it goes.
- Sourdough Starter: different sourdough starters can vary in consistency and sourness. My sourdough starter is fed with a 1:1:1 ratio and has the consistency of thick but runny batter. If your sourdough starter is much thicker (or much thinner), consider decreasing or adding flour in the recipe by 1/4 cup or so.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 pancake
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16-20 pancakes or 8-10 waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pancake | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.