Review: Buttermilk Pancakes

[Chels]

I can't say I was blown away. I had a really hard time getting them to not burn even though I used Pam. They were a little dry and lacked that wonderful pancake taste. I think I will stick to the real deal!
Cooking Light December 2000 issue.

[Wendy w]

Chels,

I made these yesterday morning and thought that they were pretty good although I had to do the old add vinegar to make sour milk trick because I didn't have any buttermilk in the house.

The only problem that I had with them was in getting the lumps out. No problem w/burning because I used a non stick pan and Pam. I will definitely try them again.

Wendy

[MaryH]

I seem to recall these are pretty close to the ones I make all the time. However, every time I have used Pam or cooking spray where called for in a CL recipe, I have had problems with burning. When I make my pancakes I use vegetable/canola oil (whatever is available). Although it means they are somewhat more "fried" on the outside, the crunch and texture is much better.

[Denise]

I made these this weekend with *real* buttermilk and using PAM. I thought they were great! No Bisquicky after taste and they got very light and fluffy. I didn't have any problems with burning, but I did end up cooking them at a pretty low temperature. I'll be making these lots more!

[Angel]

I saw the article with the photo in this months CL. I was considering making them because they looked really good. So from reading everyones response should I bother?

I love pancakes, actually my favorite kind is "Carrot Pancakes". I know it sounds werid but it is yummy, the honey and cinammon make them wonderful http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Susan]

Originally posted by Angel:
I saw the article with the photo in this months CL. I was considering making them because they looked really good. So from reading everyones response should I bother?

I love pancakes, actually my favorite kind is "Carrot Pancakes". I know it sounds werid but it is yummy, the honey and cinammon make them wonderful http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Okay, I have to ask about the carrot pancakes. Is this a CL recipe? My toddler love the CL Sweet Potato Pancakes. Is it a similar recipe?

~~Susan~~

[chefandi]

I saw these in the Dec. issue in the back and thought that they looked great, I love pancakes. I hope to try them and have better luck.

[RUSTYSMOM]

I was actually surpised to see these as a "best of" item warranting the last page (which is the page I look most forward to this year - I hope they continue this next year...). I will have to try them!

[Norma]

I love pancakes too, and I agree that these are much like the ones I always make; however, they do have less oil in them and they are tender. I remember reducing the oil in my regular recipe and they got a bit tougher. I will make them again.

[laughsandlaughs]

I made these and thought they were really good. No problems whatsoever with lumps or burning (cooked on about 4 or low-med. on the stovetop). The problem I did have, however was the serving size...1 pancake???? who eats 1 pancake? Whatever!

[Susan]

Have to give these a thumbs up too! My toddler really enjoyed them too. I used the batter to make waffles instead of pancakes since hubby doesn't like pancakes. I made a double batch and froze the leftovers. I still like the Multigrain Pancakes (CL March 1997) best for waffles but this is a nice (easy!) change and a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I'll have to try them as pancakes the next time!

~~Susan~~

[This message has been edited by Susan (edited 11-30-2000).]

[L.Rose]

Susan,

Do you change anything about the pancake recipes when using them to make waffles? What are the waffles like (as in, are they more pancake-y)?

[Alky]

I used to have really bad problems with my waffle iron or similar old non-stick griddle sticking and I purchased a waffle iron spray (like pam, but this type didn't do the job) at a restaurant supply house and it has brought new life to my waffle iron that I was ready to throw out. I figured after 20 years that it was worn out but it looks like I have another 20 years now!

[Susan]

Originally posted by L.Rose:
Susan,

Do you change anything about the pancake recipes when using them to make waffles? What are the waffles like (as in, are they more pancake-y)?


I don't change anything when using a pancake recipe for waffles. The waffles taste like normal waffles to me (sounds like a silly reply but it's true at least for me). I freeze the waffles in freezer bags and then reheat them in the toaster. My mom gave me a waffle iron this past fall, and I have been going waffle-crazy! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif I like making my own healthier versions instead of going for the frozen store-bought ones.

~~Susan~~

[L.Rose]

Susan,

We just got a waffle iron and have been Trying to go waffle crazy, but all the good light recipes seem to be for pancakes; I've been using recipes that call for a whole stick of butter per batch! Thanks to you, we no longer have to eat breakfast in shame... also, I've been having to dump out half the batter each time-- I didn't know I could freeze and reheat the extras like Eggos. Thank you so much for all the great tips!

[Susan]

L.Rose~
You cracked me up when I read "we no longer have to eat breakfast in shame"! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Glad to have helped!

~~Susan~~

[Angel]

Susan,
No this was not a CL recipe but it you would like I can give you the recipe? I love these panckakes. I have never had Sweet Potato Pancakes but that sounds good also.

Originally posted by Susan:
Okay, I have to ask about the carrot pancakes. Is this a CL recipe? My toddler love the CL Sweet Potato Pancakes. Is it a similar recipe?

~~Susan~~

[Susan]

Angel~
Please do post the recipe for the carrot pancakes. Thanks!
Here's a link to the recipe for the CL Sweet Potato Pancakes: http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/001753.html

[Angel]

Susan,
Here you go...let me know how you like them. I also make a large batch a freeze the extra, it makes a fast and delicious breakfast or snack...Enjoy http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Carrot Pancakes

1 Cup flour
2 eggs, separated
1 Cup milk
1 Tbl honey
1/2 tsp salt
1 Cup shredded carrots (I shred the carrots with their skin on)
Cinnamon (I can't really give you a measurement on this because I kind of guess... I like a lot of cinnamon.)

In a large bowl combine flour, egg yolks, milk, honey, salt and cinnamon. Blend well. Stir in carrots. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.

Pour pancake batter into hot skillet. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

[Susan]

Thanks, Angel! They sound yummy!

[Linda in MO]

I just made these today and thought they were wonderful!! They were very tender, fluffy, moist, and delicious! I used real buttermilk and cooked them on a griddle at 375 degrees. I used butter flavor Pam and didn't have a problem with burning them. Also, I didn't stir until the batter was smooth; just until all the dry ingredients were incorporated. I even splurged and used real maple syrup.

I added some frozen blueberries to the last 1/2 of the batter. Yum! They were so good that I didn't need a lot of maple syrup on them. Tips on adding blueberries: don't add too many, don't make the pancake too big, and flip carefully.

Tips on pancakes in general: make sure your pan or griddle is hot, it's ready when a few drops of water dance on the hot surface, and turn the pancakes when the edges get dry and bubbles start forming on the surface.

[Deedy]

I made the CL pancakes for dinner last night. We're in the middle of a winter storm and needed some more comfort food - we've been eating like this for 48 hours and oops, it's snowing again. At any rate my DH loved them and I had to make up another batch of batter because he ate the WHOLE THING!! I used butter flavored Pam and a teflon pan - did not have any problems except I didn't sit down to eat dinner til real late cuz was too busy flipping pancakes for my H.

[kltcarley]

I made these for dinner last night,too! We really like them. My two and nine year old ate them up!!! Anything they like is a hit with me.

[misstapioca]

i love pancakes, nothing beats a great batch on sunday morn with coffee and the paper. these were good, but a couple years ago there was a Groundhog Day recipe for pancakes and they are our old standby.

[RUSTYSMOM]

I absolutely loved these pancakes. I was skeptical based on the inital reviews but I really thought they were wonderful AND incredibly easy. My 3 1/2 year old and I make them at least twice a week! YUM.

[comabri]

I love these pancakes. Breakfast is my biggest meal of the day so I usually go with at least 2 pancakes -- maybe three on a Saturday. There's just something about having a "stack" of pancakes that makes them yummier.

I've also not had trouble with burning. I do cook them over a fairly low heat though. They take longer, but boy is it worth it.

I usually make about 9 pancakes. I wrap them in plastic wrap, stick em in the fridge and have them the next day too. I zap them in the microwave for about a minute. They're not as good as the first day, but still pretty tasty.

[This message has been edited by comabri (edited 02-13-2001).]

[karenv]

I just made these last weekend. I used canola oil on the griddle and it worked fine. They were super!! Now I have a quart of buttermilk to use up. Any ideas?

KarenV

[Susan]

karenv~

A search through the archives reveals many threads with recipes using buttermilk.
Here are two to get you started: http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/002544.html http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/003491.html

Hope you can find some recipes that appeal to you! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Enjoy!

~~Susan~~