Yukon Sourdough Flapjacks (Pancakes)

Submitted by Donna M.

"Old fashioned pancakes just like the prospectors used to make on the trail. Prep time does not include proofing time."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 12-15 pancakes

ingredients

• 2 cups proofed sourdough starter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• white bread flour, as needed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. To proof your starter, feed it with equal amounts of flour and water (start with 1 cup of starter and at least 1 cup each of flour and water); cover and let sit overnight.
2. Next morning, measure 2 cups of the proofed starter into a mixing bowl.
3. Add egg, oil, sugar, and salt to the starter and mix briefly.
4. Add enough flour to attain the desired consistency and mix until lump-free.
5. Just before cooking the pancakes, dissolve baking soda in 1 Tbsp of warm water and gently blend into batter (See Note).
6. Once baking soda is blended in, do not stir again.
7. With a pitcher or ladle, pour 2 to 3-inch rounds on a hot (400 F) griddle.
8. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, until bubbles form on surface.
9. Turn and cook for an additional 2 minutes; serve hot.
10. NOTE: If time permits, omit baking soda and stir 1 cup white flour and 1/2 cup of milk into batter.
11. Proof, covered, for 1 hour at 85 degrees F, and then without stirring pour batter onto hot griddle--this will make pancakes extraordinary.

Reviews

[Lucinda W]

Pancakes never tasted as good as they smell UNTIL I found this recipe. We love this one. The flapjacks are tender, but firm enough to use as "bread" for breakfast sandwiches. We make them with sausage, egg, cheese, and a brush of maple syrup. Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Bonnie G #2]

Made these for breakfast this morning trying to find something a little differant for a treat for DH and OMG!!! This is it. We both love sourdough ever since you first introduced me to it on this site and this was soo good. Light, fluffy and tender. Served with bacon and hot coffee and we both loved it just as written. I think next time I might even add a teaspoon of vanilla. The perfect pancake. Thanks so much for posting.

 

[David C.]

YES, these are the Yukon flapjack recipe. I thought I lost this site. I served this exact recipe at yacht clubs in San Diego. So happy to see this here. Photo included of using a properly heated flat top that will not burn these fluffy almost a heavy crepe like pancake with a crispy edge. Delicious. My Father was part of the federal survey of Alaska when it became a State and would talk about these very same flapjacks made of sourdough. He actually met some old timers that were prospectors during that time in the 50's. They did not use baking soda but it does help the leavening.

 

[farmchick 2]

These were very good. My second favorite of all time, but the three kids thoughts these were even better than the regular recipe. In fact three kids ages 4, 3, and 1 ate the whole batch except for 2 pancakes. We put corn cob jelly on them, oh and apple peel jelly. And I ate mine plain because I'm weird that way. Good recipe.

 

[under12parsecs]

Love the light yet hearty texture of these cakes. The flavor is wonderful too! Fantastic with syrup or strawberry preserves.