Pancake Men

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Enjoy whimsical pancake men made from whole wheat and white flour, flavored with buttermilk and a hint of salt pork for a savory touch. Perfect for a fun breakfast or brunch, these playful pancakes are sure to delight kids and adults alike with their charming shapes and hearty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 lb. salt pork

Instructions

  1. Heat 1/4 cup water to a boil.
  2. Pour it on the baking soda in a cup to dissolve and cool.
  3. In a large bowl or pitcher, mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk and beaten egg; beat well.
  5. Heat the griddle until a few drops of water dance on it.
  6. Rub the griddle well with salt pork.
  7. Stir the baking soda solution into the batter.
  8. Make pancake men, one at a time, in the center of the griddle.
  9. Fill a serving spoon with batter; pour it in adjoining circles to form the torso, head, arms, and legs.
  10. When bubbles form and burst in the batter, turn the pancake men with a spatula and cook equally long on the other side.
  11. Grease the griddle again before the next pouring.
  12. Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

300 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 2.9g 4% DV
Carbs 60.1g 22% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16627mg 100% DV
Potassium 224.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 99.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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