Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)
- Raspberries, for serving (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 200F.
- Whisk together the flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Stir together the melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs in a medium bowl.
- Stir the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture until just combined (the batter will be slightly lumpy).
- Generously coat the griddle with cooking spray.
- Working in batches, pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the griddle.
- Cook until the surface is bubbling and the edges are slightly dry, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn the pancakes; cook until the undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, and keep warm in the oven.
- Divide the pancakes among 4 plates.
- Serve with syrup and berries, if desired.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 396
- Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 124mg
- Carbohydrate: 53g
- Sodium: 873mg
- Protein: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
flour, allpurpose, toasted wheat germ, lightbrown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, lowfat buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil cooking spray, maple syrup, raspberries
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/whole-wheat-buttermilk-pancakes-393121 (may not work)