Sourdough Pancakes

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    15

    ( 4- to 5 inch ) pancakes
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Canning for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff

By Liana Krissoff

Published 2010

  • About

I have nothing against buttermilk pancakes, but once you’ve had real sourdough ones, drizzled with fruit syrup or preserves that didn’t quite set into a thick spreadable jam, you might be spoiled for anything else. These are thinner than your standard diner pancakes, but with crisp edges and an intoxicating sourdough aroma.

Ingredients

Method

Put the starter in a large bowl and whisk in 1 cup room-temperature water, then the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and eggs. Heat a large griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. When the butter is melted and hot, ladle in some batter and spread it gently to make 4- to 5-inch pancakes. Cook until the bottoms are browned, the edges look dry, and there are bubbles popp