The Best Buttermilk + Cornmeal Pancakes

Step 1

Directions:

Step 2

In a large bowl combine all of the wet dry ingredients: add the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt, mix well.

Step 3

Using a separate bowl, add two whole eggs and one egg yolk and beat well. Add the

Step 4

Add the buttermilk, and melted butter and continue to mix well.

Step 5

Little by little add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mix until the mixture is just combined. Overbeating will result in tough pancakes, and who wants that?

Step 6

Cover the pancake batter with a large dish towel and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Place a large cast iron skillet over low-medium heat and add two tablespoons of melted butter, or use canola or vegetable oil. When the skillet is hot add two and a half (2 1/tablespoons of pancake batter, use a spoon to spread the batter into a circle.

Step 8

Watch the pancake closely, when small air bubbles start to appear on the surface flip the pancake over, cook until golden brown. When finished add a bit of melted butter and store pancakes in a warm oven until they're all done.

Step 9

Add your favorite topping, like yogurt and fruit or the traditional maple syrup.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy.