Description
These Mennonite Herman Starter Pancakes are light, fluffy, and have a subtle tang from the Herman starter, making them a unique and delicious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Herman starter (fed and bubbly)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Herman starter, egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Optional: let the batter rest 5–10 minutes.
- Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat (325°F/160°C).
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and bubbles form on the surface.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra fluffy pancakes, allow the batter to rest before cooking. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mennonite
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg