Whenever I'm in Wisconsin visiting family there are some meals I beg my mom and dad for me. Most of them are from Middle Eastern dishes and other childhood favorites, and then there are those pancakes. As long as I can remember, my mom has been signing all grain pancakes for her daughters when we all visit. I think they are the fluffiest most delicious things in the world and I am so happy to share the recipe with you.
My mother is a bit of a health nut, so do not be surprised when I tell you that these are actually good enough for you. The dough is made of ground oats, cornmeal and whole wheat flour, which means these puppies are super filling. When I asked him for the recipe she gave me very vague instructions that she just eyeballs and they always turn. Although I am a recipe-loving-girl if I practiced this a few times to get the right amounts. This weekend, however, I have to say I nailed. They make you proud mom!
in the house of Mama, we eat these bananas topped with pecans and sliced. I have no fancy trim around so I just topped them with a knob of butter and a lot of pure maple syrup. Is not it amazing how things tasting strongly remind you of your childhood? Well, after a few bites of these, all I could think was sitting around the table with my family on a Sunday morning with a stack of them. Have fun!
- ½ oats cup (can be quickly cut or steel or whatever you have)
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- butter for the mold
- In a food processor, mix the dry ingredients until the everything is finely ground. In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg and oil and mix well.
- Heat your grill / frying pan over medium heat and coat the pan with butter.
- Using a ¼ cup measurer, scoop the batter onto the heated griddle and wait for the bubbles and pop on each pancake.
- After a few minutes, the lifting edge slightly to make sure it is golden, then flip it. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve with fruit, nuts, syrup or what you want.
Adapted from my semi-famous mom recipe :)