During Harvey, there were no stores open near us except the corner store. It is not a huge deal for us because we cook everyday. I have a lot of food to make here. The one thing we seemed to go through was large amounts of tea. Pots and pots of tea. With milk. I was worried about the milk supply. I had stashed some in the freezer but I wanted to make it last as long as possible.
I decided to make a crepe like pancake with sourdough. I was making bread anyway so I took a cup of the bread dough when it was in batter form, added eggs, sugar, oil, salt, and about half the milk I usually use and had sourdough pancakes. I do not like fluffy pancakes so I did not add baking soda. These were pretty tasty! If I had no milk, I could use water and still have a good pancake.
I am writing this down for the next trip or storm or.
sourdough crepe like pancakes
1 cup sourdough starter, 100% hydration (equal amounts of water and flour)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
(for fluffy pancakes, add less milk and 1 teaspoon baking soda)
butter for cooking
Start heating the griddle over a medium low heat.
Put the sourdough in a bowl. I was starting this for bread so there is a bit of oatmeal in it.
Mix in the sugar, oil, eggs, and salt.
Mix in enough milk to have the consistency of pancake you wish. I like crepe like pancakes so I used a half cup. If you want fluffy pancakes, add baking soda too.
Melt some butter on the griddle. Pour about a half cup batter on the griddle. Let cook until the top is a bit dry. Flip.
Cook for a few minutes until there is a little bit of brown on the underside.
Serve with a bit of maple syrup or powdered sugar or jam or whatever you wish.
Watch the boyos scarf them up! I had to save a few for myself. But the milk got stretched out. But I will say the frugal version of the pancakes may become the standard pancake recipe. That is how good they are.
I might make them tomorrow for breakfast.