BEST CORNMEAL PANCAKES

BEST CORNMEAL PANCAKES image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.25c cornmeal
1.75c buttermilk, divided
2T unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4c AP flour
2T sugar
1.75t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
1/2t salt
2 eggs

Steps:

1) In large Pyrex bowl whisk cornmeal, 1.25c buttermilk and butter, until just combined. Cover w/plastic wrap and microwave on high 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through until edges start to set. Let sit, covered, for 5 mins, to soften the cornmeal. 2) In another large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt. In a measuring cup, mix remaining 1/2c buttermilk w/the eggs until smooth. Add eggs/buttermilk to the cornmeal mixture and whisk to combine. Pour cornmeal mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk. Let sit for 10 mins. 3) In nonstick pan, or griddle set to 350 degrees, use a 1/4c measuring scoop to add batter; let cook 1-2 mins on first side; look for bubbles. Flip (the first side should be golden and crisp. Cook another 1-2 mins. Keep on rack in baking sheet in 200 degree oven to keep warm. Serve w/syrup, honey or jam.