Pancakes and Sunday Mornings
There are certain kindred things that just go together, and Sunday mornings accompanied by a stack of warm pancakes are one such pair for me. This kind of brunch just epitomises a relaxed weekend... and though not something I end up indulging in very often, I do believe in the restorative power of a beautiful slow start to the day every now and then.
A firm favourite in our household, I have been making these pancakes since my eldest son was a just baby (he is now 22!). Over the years, I’ve adapted the recipe to be gluten-free and now use a combination of gluten-free flour and cornmeal. The result is a delightful mix that will leave you feeling replete but without the carb fog that can be sometimes be associated with wheat-heavy meals.
My favourite part of cooking this recipe is deciding which toppings I’ll use... I usually can’t go past a mix of berries drizzled with good quality pure maple syrup, but there are many other delicious combinations like vanilla and stone fruit compote, lemon and honey or apple, cinnamon and toasted walnut - so many possibilities... have fun choosing and enjoy! Xx
Ingredients:
3/4 cup gluten free flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons fine coconut
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups milk
115 grams unsalted butter
2 large eggs beaten
Method:
Preheat your oven to the lowest setting and put your serving plates in with a tea towel (you can place the pancakes in as they have cooked and cover with the tea towel).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, coconut, baking powder and salt. In a separate saucepan, combine butter and milk and warm gently over a low heat until butter melts.
Remove off the heat and once the mix cools to a lukewarm temperature, beat in the eggs. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and using a spatula, combine everything together.
Heat a griddle or frying pan (I use a Staub cast iron griddle, so I don’t need to use butter in the pan). Spoon enough to make 25cm rounds, then cook until bubbles on the surface appear and then break, and the edge of the pancake has dried out a little (around 2 mins.)
Once you have a stack ready, add your toppings of choice and enjoy! xx
