Starting The Day Sour

One of the downsides to having a sourdough starter is the perpetual feeding that it requires.  Every two days (if I'm keeping it at peak performance), I end up throwing away about half of it.  Turns out, there is a use for some of that extra starter: sourdough pancakes!  I think this makes Monday morning just a little bit more pleasant.

I found this recipe in the same book that the other sourdough recipe came from.  Check it out here.  These are a little more chewy than other pancakes that I've had, but give it a try and see for yourself what you think.

Sourdough Pancakes

2 1/2 c. Sourdough starter
2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. baking soda

The night before you want to make pancakes, mix together the starter, flour, milk, and water.  Let it sit covered, at room temperature, overnight.  In the morning, mix together the remaining ingredients, and fold them into the batter gently.  Let it sit for 30 minutes.  Ladle the batter onto a hot griddle (1/3 to 1/2 cup depending on the size of pancakes that you like).  Watch for lots of bubbles on the tops and then flip 'em!  Keep pancakes warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.