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Cornmeal Pancakes

Cornmeal Pancakes

Cuisine:American

Course:Breakfast

15m prep 15m cook 30m ready

About sixteen 4-inch pancakes These golden pancakes have the hearty taste and texture of a corn muffin and a slightly irregular shape. If desired, omit the sugar for savory pancakes.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 cup (160g) fine cornmeal
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar, to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (235g) boiling water
  • ½ cup (120g) milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • (¾ cup fresh, thawed frozen, or drained canned corn kernels)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Combine in a large bowl: 1 cup (160g) fine cornmeal; 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar, to taste; ¾ teaspoon salt

  2. Step 2.

    Slowly stir in: 1 cup (235g) boiling water

  3. Step 3.

    Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Add and whisk well: ½ cup (120g) milk; 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted; 2 teaspoons baking powder

  4. Step 4.

    Add and whisk well: 1 large egg

  5. Step 5.

    Whisk in with a few quick strokes: ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour

  6. Step 6.

    If desired, fold into the batter: (¾ cup fresh, thawed frozen, or drained canned corn kernels)

  7. Step 7.

    Cook as for Pancakes or Griddle Cakes, using 3 tablespoons batter for each pancake.

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