Make It Yourself...Instant Buttermilk Pancakes

Sue's daughter-in-law, Michele, a very good cook, contributed this excellent recipe for another kind of quick bread mix.  Here's Michelle's post...
"Okay, so buttermilk pancakes are not the healthiest food in the world but they are so delicious!!! I love pancakes and could eat them daily if they weren't full of carbs.
My husband and I are devoted fans of "Good Eats" on Food Network,  mainly Alton Brown. He uses science to explain why certain ingredients work with other ingredients. And I like to make things from scratch so that I know exactly what is in the food I make. Make the dry ingredients on a weekend and enjoy "Instant Pancakes" any day of the week without having to buy a mix at the store!" Courtesy of Alton Brown.
Instant Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.
Use the mix within 3 months.

"INSTANT" PANCAKES:
2 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired

Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.
Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)
Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 12 pancakes

2 comments:

  1. Interesting recipe. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. M P.S. I'm a big fan of Alton Brown, also.

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  2. I am not a big fan of the Food Network, but Alton Brown and Ina Gaten are two I like a lot.

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