Sour Cream Pancakes Recipe

Although sour cream pancakes might not look much different from regular pancakes, there are notable differences. The added sour cream makes pancakes fluffier and more tender, a welcomed difference in my opinion.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups milk

Directions

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It is important to ensure that the flour is completely sifted. Stir and sift the ingredients again if necessary.

In another bowl, mix together the eggs and sour cream. A whisk works best for this to beat the ingredients together just until smooth. Stir in the milk and vegetable oil slowly.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. There should be a few small lumps of flour left. This means it hasn’t been over-mixed. Set the batter in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to rest.

Prepare a griddle heating it to medium high heat. Lightly grease the griddle just before pouring on the batter.

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter on the pan to form a pancake. Space them about 1 to 2 inches apart on the griddle. Let them cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tiny bubbles form across the tops. Flip and cook them for another 1 or 2 minutes until golden brown.

How to Serve Sour Cream Pancakes

After following the sour cream pancakes recipe, it’s time to serve. What I love about sour cream pancakes is that they can be served sweet, savory, or both.

Traditionally, serve them with butter and warm maple syrup. Add some chopped walnuts or pecans for extra flavor and crunch.

Savory flavors can be added as well. The tender texture goes great with eggs and bacon or sausage. Of course, you don’t have to think breakfast. They can also be served as a side to pork, beef, or any kind of stew. Serve them with butter and gravy for a savory side.

Why choose between sweet and savory? My favorite is to serve sour cream pancakes with homemade breakfast sausage and a drizzle of warm maple syrup. It is the ultimate sweet and savory. It’s also a great on the go meal if you use two sour cream pancakes with an egg and sausage in the middle with syrup drizzled inside. Mmmmm!