Blue Cornmeal Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup blue cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
5. Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour the batter into the skillet.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden brown.
7. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Serve with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping.

Interesting Facts

• Blue cornmeal is a type of cornmeal that is ground from blue corn rather than yellow or white corn.
• Blue cornmeal has a slightly nutty flavor and is denser than other cornmeals.
• Blue cornmeal is high in fiber, protein, and antioxidants.