Take Five Pancakes
The blend of white and whole wheat flour plus the presence of whole milk yogurt makes the texture of these pancakes hearty yet fluffy. The edges have a touch of crispness, and they rise at least a full centimeter off the griddle. They are marvelous. The batter is best the day it’s made, but keeps for 1-2 days in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Smart Balance butter or margarine can also work, but Smart Balance has the perfect flavor
- 1 C unbleached white flour
- 1 C whole wheat flour
- ¼ C sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 C plain yogurt full fat and not Greek. I use Mountain High, which is 3.7% fat
- 1 C skim milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Melt 3 Tbsp Smart Balance (suggest on medium power in the microwave, covered) and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: 1 C flour, 1 C whole wheat flour, ¼ C sugar, 2 ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: 1 C plain yogurt, 1 C skim milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Batter will be lumpy. Do not over-mix.
- Add the melted Smart Balance to the batter and whisk until smooth.
- Let batter rest while heating an electric griddle to 350° F.
- When the griddle is at temperature, cook pancakes by dropping 2-3 large spoonfuls of batter onto the griddle.
- Flip pancakes when edges start to look cooked and the griddle-side is golden-brown. Any bubbles may not yet have popped when the pancakes should be flipped (batter may or may not bubble at all). Cook for another 2-3 minutes after flipping and serve immediately.
Notes
Pancakes are great topped with warm homemade applesauce (page 87) and cinnamon. Maple syrup and fresh fruit are always good, too. Adding chocolate chips is a classic and shredded coconut also pairs well with chocolate. Drop in chocolate chips and coconut immediately after batter hits the griddle. For pancakes with chocolate chips, enjoy with syrup, butter, or blackberry jam.
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