MY SOUTHERN CORNBREAD PANCAKES

My Southern Cornbread Pancakes image

Provided by Baby Kato

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c flour, white
1 c cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 c toasted pecans, chopped,
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp orange rind, finely chopped
2 eggs, large,
1 c buttermilk
2 - 3 Tbsp water
1/4 c canola oil
butter, for frying
1/2 c maple syrup, heated (drizzle)
2 Tbsp toasted pecans, chopped, garnish

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, orange rind and toasted pecans.
2. Mix and add the eggs, buttermilk, water and canola oil, mixing well but making sure not to over mix.
3. Heat the butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat.
4. Drop batter,into the hot pan. Use about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
5. Fry each pancake until golden brown and crisp, turn with a spatula and brown the other side.
6. Drizzle a little warmed maple syrup over the pancakes, garnish with the toasted pecans and enjoy!.