Tender, fluffy cornmeal pancakes offer a creative twist on the classic with a touch of buttermilk.

Not only are they fluffy and tender, but theyve also got a subtly sweet corn flavor.

Medium grind cornmeal adds just the right contrast of texture.

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This ensures even browning, and youd be surprised how easily these pancakes lift off.

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Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes ingredients

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Here’s a list:

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Ingredients like buttermilk have natural acids that react with baking soda to help build a light, fluffy pancake.

According to theSouthern LivingTest Kitchen, “Pancakes can sense fear.”

When flipping the pancake, be confident and intentional.

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Slide the spatula under the pancake, shake as needed, and quickly flip it over.

Reheat in the microwave or toaster to taste.

Ingredients

1cupmedium grindyellow cornmeal

1cup(4 1/4-oz.

Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes stirring together the pancake batter

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Add cornmeal mixture to buttermilk mixture and stir until just combined; let sit for 15 minutes.

Cook pancakes:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium.

Working in batches, scoop batter by heaping 1/4 cup portions into skillet.

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Flip pancakes:

Flip and cook until second side is golden brown, about 1 minute.

Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.

Place in preheated oven to keep warm.

Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes cooking the pancakes until they are covered with bubbles and edges are set

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Repeat with remaining batter.

Serve pancakes:

Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.

Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes flipping and cooking until cooked through

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Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes keeping the pancakes warm

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Southern Living Cornmeal Pancakes serving with butter and syrup

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