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Sourdough Pancakes

How to make a savory sourdough pancake without sugar

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These sourdough pancakes are light and fluffy with a full flavor. Perfect for savory or sweet toppings. See the section above for some delicious flavor additions.

Ingredients

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Overnight Ferment

  • 2 oz active sourdough starter (1/4 cup)
  • 7 oz flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/4 cups of water (filtered and at room temperature)

Next Morning

  • 2 eggs (optional – see notes)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Mix the starter, flour, and water in a glass bowl or measuring cup. Cover it with a tea towel and leave it somewhere warm for 8-12 hours. Alternatively, see the section above for using 1 cup of sourdough starter and skipping the overnight ferment.
  2. The next morning preheat your pan before mixing the batter. The pancakes will start to rise as soon as you mix everything in.
  3. When your pan is warm, mix all of the remaining ingredients into the sourdough starter. Feel free to add some additional flavors. See the section above for ideas.
  4. Cook the pancakes on medium heat until nicely browned on both sides.

Notes

  • This recipe doesn’t require eggs. Feel free to use flax eggs instead. To make a flax egg, mix 2 Tbsp flax with 1/4 cup of water and let it sit for 10 minutes to hydrate before stirring it into the batter. I’ve done this a number of times, and it works out great!
  • Feel free to use your favorite flour. We’re usually whole wheat flour sorts of people. However, white bread flour and all-purpose flour work just as well!
  • The sourdough gives these pancakes a savory flavor. For a more traditional sweet pancake, add 1 Tbsp of sugar. If you want a sweet pancake without sugar, use an alternative sweetener. We like date sugar.
  • We have an amazing cast iron skillet that covers two burners.  Perfect for making a load of pancakes all at once.