Note from Rose: I got this recipe from an Englisch friend who makes these pancakes in a blender. That way, you don’t have to grind the wheat separately. Since we Amish don’t use electricity, I have included the blender recipe first and the non-electric recipe second.
INGREDIENTS
1½ cups buttermilk
1 cup whole-wheat kernels OR if you aren’t using
a blender, 1½ cups whole-wheat flour
3 Tablespoons cornmeal
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon Rumford baking powder (This
brand makes a difference. Without it, add
another Tablespoon of cornmeal.)
IN THE BLENDER
Step 1: Have a hot griddle greased and ready.
Step 2: Put the buttermilk in the blender and turn the blender to the highest speed. Slowly pour the whole wheat kernels into the blender. It will sound like popcorn popping. Blend until the popping sound is gone. Add cornmeal, eggs, honey, and salt.
Step 3: After mixing well, add baking soda and baking powder and blend for 20 seconds. The batter will rise fast!
BY HAND
Step 1: Have a hot griddle greased and ready.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, mix the buttermilk and whole-wheat flour. Add cornmeal, eggs, honey, and salt.
Step 3: After mixing well, add baking soda and baking powder and mix for 20 seconds. The batter will rise fast!
Makes about twelve pancakes.
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