By: Author Kelly
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Cornmeal blueberry pancakes are what weekends are made for! Buttermilk pancake batter with cornmeal and fresh blueberries.
I don't make pancakes often, mainly because they're not Meathead's favorite and because I think they're a lot of work first thing in the morning. Maybe that's why pancakes are for weekends. Still, I'm not one to rush into the kitchen when I wake up and start cooking or baking. But I'll make an exception for these cornmeal blueberry pancakes ~ they are worth it.
Years ago, when the kids were little and we lived in Minnesota, we went to a lodge near Hayward, Wisconsin in the Chequamegon Forest. It was a step back in time with quaint cottages lining Teal Lake. Meals were included and served in the lodge dining room.
My favorite for breakfast were the pancakes ~ I loved the taste and especially, the texture. The owner told me they used sour cream and cornmeal in the pancakes, just like her mother-in-law did. I loved those pancakes and our trips to Teal Lake.
I decided to try making pancakes and came across a recipe in the New York Times that used cornmeal. I gave them a try and they were really good. Blueberries are stillabundant in the markets this summer and so are local peaches. Try layering some ripe peaches between the pancakes for a stack of deliciousness.
I want to try adding some sour cream but I'm not sure how, any ideas? Maybe next time I'll replace some of the buttermilk with sour cream and see what happens. Who knows, maybe they'll taste just like the ones at Ross' Teal Lake lodge ~ a girl can dream, right? Best,Kelly ??
Another weekend breakfast treat you definitely should try, my Sour Cream Coffee Cake with pecan-brown sugar streusel.
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Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes
Weekend worthy pancakes with cornmeal batter and blueberries.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Kelly
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2½ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- Vegetable oil (I used coconut oil and really liked the taste and results)
Instructions
Heat oven to 300º to keep pancakes warm. Whisk first 6 dry ingredients together in a bowl. Make a well in center, pour the buttermilk into the well and then crack the two eggs into the buttermilk. Pour the melted butter into mixture. Start in the center and whisk toward the outside of the bowl until all is incorporated. Do not overmix, lumps are totally expected and just fine. Coat blueberries in 1 teaspoon of flour and add to cornmeal batter.
Heat a large skillet, griddle or cast iron pan on low heat for about 5 minutes. Turn heat up to medium and add 1 tablespoon oil. Ladle ⅓ cup batter into skillet, and repeat, being careful not to crowd pancakes. (I could fit 3 on my griddle.)
Carefully flip pancakes when full of bubbles and bottoms are nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes on other side until lightly browned. Remove pancakes to wire rack inside a baking sheet and keep in oven until all pancakes are done and ready to serve. Add more oil as necessary.
Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and serve with butter and pure maple syrup. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Serve with butter and syrup or try dusting with powdered sugar and topping with fresh blueberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal Carbohydrates: 75g Protein: 15g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 121mg Sodium: 1555mg Potassium: 393mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 22g Vitamin A: 659IU Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 288mg Iron: 4mg
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* Adapted from The New York Times
