Cornmeal Pancakes

Nate and I were having a conversation last night that made me think about the recipes that I put on here.  I love old-fashioned recipes, classics, staples.  But I also love putting my own twist on them too.  When I say twist, it could be a new flavor, a different texture, a healthy twist, or even another chunk of butter. Hey, playing with food is fun!

This morning I decided that I was craving pancakes after seeing this amazing recipe on Jessica’s blog, and promptly opened up every cupboard, pantry, and refrigerator door in search of inspiration.  And find inspiration I did!

After going through some old family recipes for cornmeal pancakes, I decided to up the game a little bit by adding some extra flavor.  And I have to say, the results are pretty amazing.

What you end up with is a thick, hearty stack of pancakes that just look like you’ll need stretchy pants to eat them…but you don’t!  Well, unless you OD on butter and syrup.

It’s easy to do.

All I know is that they don’t call them classics for no reason…these pancakes are so easy and different that you could even use them as a substitute for cornbread with chili or soup.  Or slather them with butter and eat as-is.

I guess all I’m saying here is prepare to be amazed!

CORNMEAL PANCAKES

• 1 cup cake flour (it’s what I had on hand and I highly recommend using it)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 heaping Tbsp brown sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk (I used nonfat cow’s milk)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla

Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.  Make a well in the center.  In a smaller bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.  Pour into the well in the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined.  Heat a skillet over medium low heat.  Grease the pan however you like (I normally like to use butter, but nonstick spray worked great this morning).  Spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake and spread it around a bit.  Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes.  Serve hot with butter and syrup!

See?  Healthier pancakes with a twist.  I guess it’s just what I do!

Happy Wednesday y’all (we’re halfway there!!!)

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