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Top these whole-grain pancakes with flavored syrups or fresh berries for added sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh, coarsely ground cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- Buttermilk, as needed
Directions
- Combine the cornmeal, water, and salt. Simmer in double boiler until tender, usually several hours.
- Mix together dry ingredients: wheat flour, fine cornmeal, baking soda, and baking powder, plus the optional sugar, if using.
- To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, oil, and about 1/2 to 1 cup of the cooked grits, plus enough buttermilk to make a batter that pours easily.
- Cook as you normally would for pancakes.
