Sour Cream Pancakes

I stumbled upon this recipe by Pioneer Woman. Most people don't realize that sour cream is actually used a lot in baking and quick breads because it gives breads a moist consistancy. I once took a culinary class when I was at the Junior College and I made the most amazing Coffee Cake I've ever tasted. The not so secret ingredient? Sour Cream. On to the pancakes, these pancakes are really soft and the butter makes them a little crispy on the edges. They aren't super sweet and the flavor reminds me of the Fluffy Pancakes recipe my brother and I use (I will post this soon). I made them last night for dinner because I like living on the edge. My Husband still doesn't understand why anybody would want to eat breakfast for dinner. Oh my love, after being married to me you will eventually understand.

 

 If you are feeling adventurous go ahead and give these a try.  

 

This purty picture is courtesy of pioneerwoman.com

 

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What you will need:

 

1 cup Sour Cream

7 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour

2 Tablespoons Sugar

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon Salt

2 whole Large Eggs

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Butter, For Frying And Serving

Warm Syrup, For Serving

 

What you will do:

 

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Set aside.

In a separate small bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream with the dry ingredients until just barely combined (don't overmix.) Whisk in the egg mixture until just combined.

Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and melt some butter in the pan. Drop batter by 1/4 cup servings onto the griddle. Cook on the first side until bubbles start to form on the surface and edges are starting to brown. Flip to the other side and cook for another minute. (Pancakes will be a little on the soft side.)

Serve with softened butter and syrup.

 

~Mely