Fresh Milled Flour Pancakes with Buttermilk (Soft & Fluffy)
Fluffy fresh milled flour pancakes, made with thick buttermilk and smothered in butter and warm maple syrup, is the best way to start the day! It will be a fan favorite at your house!
Why You’ll Love Fresh Milled Flour Pancakes
Customizable – Pancakes are easy to customize to each person’s liking whether you sprinkle in a few chocolate chips or a handful of blueberries. Everyone can have what they want!
Prep the Batter – This recipe makes it easy to prep a large batch of batter for the fridge. Pull it out and make fresh, hot pancakes every morning for the rest of the week!
Easy to Freeze – These pancakes are easy to make ahead of time and freeze for a quick breakfast or snack on the run. Skip the store-bought frozen breakfasts with added preservatives!
Nutritious – The fresh-milled flour ensures that you are getting a healthy serving of whole grains to start your day. Pair your pancakes with a little fresh fruit and scrambled eggs, and you will have a complete breakfast that your kids will LOVE!
How to Measure Your Grain
In this recipe, it is best to weigh your grain berries BEFORE you mill them into flour. Fresh-milled flour is fluffier than packed flour from the bag.
A cup of fresh-milled flour is not equal to a cup of flour from the bag. This recipe uses 130 grams of grain berries to 1 cup of all purpose flour. For best results, weigh your grains first before milling.
Fluffy Fresh-Milled Buttermilk Pancakes
Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy2
pancakes10
minutes5
minutesThese fluffy, buttermilk pancakes are made with freshly milled flour which gives it a hardy flavor. It is a breakfast your kids will love and a great way to start the day!
Before You Begin
– Measure the grain BEFORE milling. It is much easier and more precise.
– Heat your griddle up completely before making the pancakes.
Equipment
– Grain mill
– Griddle
– Mixing bowl/whisk
What to Serve With
– Sausage or bacon
– Scrambled Eggs
– Kefir Smoothie
Other Fresh Milled Breakfasts
– Coffee Cake
– Buttermilk Waffles
– Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tbsp salted butter (melted)
2 tbsp maple syrup
4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
325 g soft white wheat berries (before milling)
Directions
- Weigh your wheat berries and run it through the mill.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat up a griddle or skillet and coat with butter.
- Scoop up 1/4 cup of batter and pour it on the hot pan.
- When the pancake begins to look bubbly on top, flip it and allow it to cook for one more minute.
- Take the pancake off the griddle, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Tips for Best Results
- Fresh-milled flour can be replaced with 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour.
- Pancakes can be frozen in an airtight bag for a quick, future breakfast.
- Mix up the batter the night before, place in the fridge, and allow the batter to ferment (because of buttermilk) into a rich, probiotic dough.
How To Make Fresh Milled Flour Pancakes
First, weigh your grain berries and mill it into flour.
Then, add buttermilk, eggs, butter, baking powder, salt, and maple syrup to the flour and mix the batter until all the ingredients are well-incorporated. This is a great time to get your kids involved!
Heat up your griddle or skillet on medium heat and butter the surface to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle and leave the pancake until the top begins to bubble.
Flip the pancake and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
Top your pancakes with your favorite toppings, a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy!
Storage Tips
- Store cooked pancakes or pancake batter in an airtight container in the fridge.
- When the cooked pancakes have completely cooled, they can be stacked in an airtight container or bag and frozen for 3-6 months.
FAQ
What is the purpose of buttermilk in this recipe? Buttermilk provides a rich, buttery flavor, creates a thick, fluffy pancake, and can ferment the batter for gut-healthy benefits if prepped ahead of time.
Why does the batter taste tangy? Buttermilk is a cultured milk product that will feed on gluten and ferment flour if given the time. If you make the batter ahead of time, you may notice that your pancakes have a tangy flavor from fermentation. The longer the batter sits, the more tangy it is. To avoid the tangy flavor, cook the pancakes right away.
Can I add in spices or fruit to the batter? Yes! This pancake batter is completely customizable! Add in your favorite dried fruit, fresh fruit, or seasonal spices!
This fresh milled flour pancake recipe will quickly become a breakfast staple in your home! I guarantee it!
