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The Cottage Pancakes

The Washington Post, October 3, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Breakfast
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

These pancakes are substantial without being heavy and have a slight crunch. They are a favorite among the Shelton family of the Rural Ridge Orchard in Albemarle County and would be a nice "bed and breakfast" touch for guests.

Serve with maple or fruit syrup, butter, sausage or bacon and fresh or curried fruit.

Makes ten to twelve 4-inch pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream (do not use nonfat)
  • 1 cup whole or low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored and coarsely grated

Directions:

Warm plates in a 200-degree oven, if desired.

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Whisk together the egg, sour cream and milk in a measuring cup in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients, stirring to combine, then add the melted butter. Gently fold in the grated apple.

Lightly grease a nonstick griddle or large skillet with nonstick cooking oil spray and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake and cook for about 3 minutes, until the pancakes start to brown on the bottom and bubble around the edges; then use a wide spatula to turn over them and cook for about 1 minute. Transfer to a warmed plate, if using, and serve immediately.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from the Vintage Virginia Apples Web site.

Tested by Stephanie Witt Sedgwick for The Washington Post.
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(Jahi Chikwendiu)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per pancake (based on 12)
Calories: 87
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 3g 5
Saturated Fat: 2g 10
Cholesterol: 25mg 8
Sodium: 214mg9
Total Carbohydrates: 12g 4
Dietary Fiber: 1g 4
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 2g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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