Blueberry Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup
This recipe for Blueberry Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup is the perfect showcase for California blueberries. The sourdough starter adds a delightful tang that complements the sweetness of the blueberries, while the gluten-free flour blend makes these light, fluffy and perfectly delicious!
Equipment
- large skillet or griddle
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup gluten-free sourdough starter unfed
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh California blueberries plus an extra cup (or more) for topping
For the Blueberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh California blueberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- Zest from one lemon
- ½ teaspoon culinary lavender optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Pancakes:
- Mix the sourdough starter, flour, milk, eggs, butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat. Spray with gluten free cooking spray. Scoop batter using a 1/3 cup measuring cup and cook until bubbles form, then flip to brown both sides, about 5 minutes on each side. If they are browning too quickly turn down the heat a bit. Gluten free pancakes should be cooked slowly to ensure they aren't gummy in the middle.
Prepare the Syrup:
- Combine blueberries, sugar, water, lemon zest, and lavender (if using) in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the berries burst and the sauce thickens. About 5 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then strain or leave as a chunky syrup, based on preference. You can make the syrup several days in advance and rewarm just before serving.
Notes
No sourdough starter? NO PROBLEM. The blueberry syrup also tastes amazing on my regular buttermilk pancake recipe too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 2mg
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