When I get the desire to eat some pancakes I become really serious about it.
Serious like Peter Stormare in Fargo. I think you got the picture.
And then… then I bake these whole wheat American pancakes. Although my favorite American pancakes, I have to admit, are those with pumpkin purée, these will serve me as a good consolation until fall and all the things pumpkin flavored.
I fell in love with American pancakes a few years ago during my college days when I first tried them in one coffee shop here in Zagreb. However, later I realized that there are much better variations of this type of pancake and, well, I don’t want to brag around, but these are one of those.
Whole wheat pancakes maybe don’t sound quite tempting to you, huh?
Well, I can assure you that this recipe will convince you to give them one more chance, especially if you like to experiment with different types of flour.
My dear, these are pancakes with attitude. Whoever tried to bake anything from 100% whole wheat flour will know what I mean. Namely, this flour gives these pancakes a special, rich, somewhat dominant taste that doesn’t always fit everyone. But I dare you to try.
Because, although baking with this flour can result in dry and sometimes hard bread/pancakes/muffins/etc (it happened to me before, I admit it), this is not the case here. These whole-wheat pancakes are soft and fluffy (remember Agnes?) like the softest cloud. And I also couldn’t resist adding some spices to compliment this beautiful flour.
Although I tried to make them with milk and yogurt, buttermilk was a definite winner because of its sour taste and beautiful texture. Oh, and did I tell you that these pancakes will remain fresh longer than pancakes with all-purpose flour? You can save them for later, just put them in a plastic box or cover them with plastic wrap.
Wait a minute, what should I put on my whole-wheat pancakes?
Anything you like!
Whether you are a fan of the classic American combination of butter and maple syrup, or maybe some marmalade or chia jam, you won’t make a mistake. For a total contrast, you can spread some lemon curd on them as well, but my favorites are wild forest honey and ghee butter with some fresh fruit.
Let’s get to work!
Soft and Fluffy Whole-wheat American Pancakes
Ingredients
- 140 g whole wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 250 ml buttermilk
- 20 g coconut oil (melted and lukewarm)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ceylon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Add all the dry ingredients (flour, salt, spices, baking soda) to one bowl and combine them together.
- In another bowl combine the buttermilk, eggs, honey, and lukewarm melted coconut oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones just to combine. Don't over-mix the batter. Allow the batter to rest for about 15-20 minutes.
- Bake on a preheated pan on medium heat. I grease the pan with just a little bit of coconut oil before the first pancake and later I don't add oil anymore. Bake them for about a minute and a half on one side, and less than a minute on the other side. Place them on a pile to keep them warm.
- Serve with some chia jam, and fresh berries, and drizzle with the sweetener of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to avoid dark spots on your pancakes, make sure you don’t put too much oil. Wipe away excess oil with some paper towels.
- From this amount of batter, you should get 10-12 American pancakes, depending on how big you want them to be.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.
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