Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sourdough Pancakes II

A while ago I made my first batch of Sourdough Pancakes.  They were awesome and I have craved them several times since.  Unfortunately, my craving usually strikes early in the morning.. and then I am all deflated when I realize the batter needs to sit overnight.  
So, after several disappointing pancake-less mornings, I realized I should just look up a recipe for same-day Sourdough Pancakes.  This Joe Pastry recipe caught my eye because it doesn't call for any additional flour or water -- it's all stater!  

I adapted the recipe a little bit because 2 cups of starter would make a huge tower of pancakes for two people.  Even halved, this recipe could potentially serve 3-4 people especially if you make a hefty portion of scrambled eggs and strawberry syrup.  

Same-day Sourdough Pancakes topped with Strawberry Syrup and served with Scrambled Eggs
(Printable Recipe)
Use:
1 cup ripe sourdough starter
1/2 egg (+other half and extras for scrambled eggs on the side)
1 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon baking soda combined with 1/2 tablespoon water

1. Measure starter into a bowl. 
2. Combine baking soda and water and let sit while you mix together all other ingredients in a separate bowl.  Reserve the other half of the egg separately for some scrambled (or your favorite style) eggs.
3. Fold the sugar, salt, oil, and 1/2 egg mixture into the starter.  Then, stir in the baking soda water.  
4. The mixture should bubble/foam.
5. Fry and serve!
Don't forget to scramble up your eggs while the pan is still hot!

Simple Strawberry Syrup
(Printable Recipe)
Use:
Strawberries
Pinch of sugar (optional)

1. Cut up as many strawberries as you can eat and pop them into a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add a pinch of sugar if you feel so inclined.
3. Stir occasionally about 5 minutes.  You'll know when it's done.  HINT: do not use strawberries in photo above to determine done-ness.  Use your other senses.

Top with whipped cream if you are feeling feisty.

Happy Sunday!
- Sarah

1 comment:

  1. Sarah, I made these for breakfast this morning....delicious! I think I've found a new go-to pancake recipe.

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