This recipe is one of our favorites. It makes a fluffy, moist and nourishing pancake—a lovely holiday brunch item and perfect for a cold winter morning. Plan on preparing them a day ahead.
What extra-special morning will you make these extra-special pancakes on?
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups buttermilk, kefir, or yogurt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons melted butter
Soak flour in the buttermilk, kefir, or yogurt in a warm place for 12-24 hours. Stir in other ingredients and thin to desired consistency with water. Cook on a hot, oiled griddle or on a cast-iron skillet.
These pancakes take longer to cook than pancakes made with unsoaked flour. The acids in the cultured dairy activate the enzyme phytase which begins to break down phytic acid found in the grains, making the grains and the nutrients they provide easier for us to digest and absorb. The lactic acid and lactobacilli found in the cultured dairy help to break down complex starches and proteins that can be difficult to digest.