Ingredients and Weight:
- Blue Cornmeal: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons (for cooking pancakes)
- Strawberry or Maple Syrup (for serving)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes (depends on how many pancakes you make)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine blue cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat and grease with butter.
- Pour or scoop the pancake mixture onto the hot griddle, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve pancakes warm with your choice of syrup or other toppings.
Nutritional Information: (per pancake)
Calories: Approximately 250 calories (depending on the toppings)
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 7g
Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These pancakes are unique due to the use of blue cornmeal, which gives them a distinctive color and flavor.
- The combination of blue cornmeal and all-purpose flour results in a tender and fluffy pancake texture.
- The dish is suitable for all ages and can be customized with various toppings.
User Comments:
- "These pancakes were so beautiful and tasty! The blue color was so vibrant and added a unique touch to my breakfast." - John Doe
- "I loved the unique flavor of blue cornmeal in these pancakes. They were easy to make and came out perfectly." - Jane Smith
- "This was a great recipe to try with my family. We enjoyed the different color and flavor of these pancakes." - Bob Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh baking powder and follow the instructions for combining the ingredients accurately to ensure proper texture of pancakes.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for sweetness. If you prefer a more traditional taste, you can omit the sugar completely.
