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    Home / Breakfast & Brunch / Pancakes & Waffles

    Sourdough apple-oat pancakes with aged cheddar and bacon

    Published Nov 8, 2009

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    side shot of pancake breakfast
    A vegan's worst nightmare, and not diet food by any stretch of the imagination, you would be hard pressed to find a better cure for a hangover than these deliciously satisfying cakes, other than a bit of the old 'hair of the dog.' I made this discovery the first time I made the original recipe, from Deborah Madison's Local Flavors, on New Year's Day of this year. But this makes a satisfying breakfast even when your liver is not chastising you for the uncouth way you treated it the night before.
     
    In my un-ending quest to find more ways of using up sourdough starter, I adapted this recipe yesterday morning, subbing starter for the flour and buttermilk originally called for. I've never been a huge bacon fan (I like the smell of it better than the taste) but I sampled my first bacon ice cream a couple weeks ago and it brought on the bacon lust of which so many have already fallen victim. I purchased some cured, applewood smoked Niman Ranch bacon to use for a future post (spoiler alert: butternut squash mac and cheese with sage, collard greens and the 'b' word), and was anxious to test it out. I couldn't think of a better accompaniment to these cakes. The cured bacon crisped up beautifully in a hot skillet in just a few minutes. I toyed with putting the bacon IN the pancakes, but had mercy on Jay, a 'vegetarian' (or 'environmentally responsible eater,' he just corrected indignantly, reading over my shoulder), but you sure could. I did, however, cook the cakes in the rendered bacon fat, which may make you feel obese just reading about it but, really, it's pretty much the same as using butter. And it would be a shame to let those flavorful oils go to waste. (If you want to go the veg route, you won't be any worse off using butter to fry the cakes. You might try using a smoked cheddar on top, such as Meyenburg's smoked goat cheddar.)
     
     
    shot of syrup being poured onto sourdough pancakes
     
    A couple things make this recipe unique. First, the eggs get separated, the yolks whisked into the batter and the whites whipped to soft peaks and folded in. Secondly, the acidity in the starter reacts with the baking soda, causing the batter to foam up, as per usual in sourdough cakes. Last but not least, slices of extra sharp cheddar are laid over the cooked side of one cake, melting and giving the cakes a deliciously unexpected bite. Oats and grated apples give the cakes texture and earthy, tart flavor; a drizzle of maple syrup brings it all together, and the side of smokey, crisp bacon- well, it just makes everything that much better.
     
    Don't just save this for hungover mornings-after; these tasty cakes are the perfect way to start any crisp, fall, bojon day. If you are nursing a hangover, try sipping a bit of Calvados along side.
     
    You're welcome.
     
     
    top down shot of sourdough panckaes and bacon

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    Sourdough apple-oat pancakes with aged cheddar and bacon

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    Possibly the world's greatest hangover cure!
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 4" cakes (2 to 4 servings)

    Ingredients

    • 3 strips of bacon per bacon-eater (I recommend Niman Ranch, cured, applewood smoked)
    • 8 oz. liquid sourdough starter (1 cup flat, 2 cups or more bubbly)
    • 2 large eggs, separated
    • 3 tablespoons melted butter (or try bacon fat!)
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup rolled oats
    • 1 large, crisp apple (such as granny smith, pink lady, or cameo), grated (7 - 8 oz) (about 1 cup)
    • 2 oz. aged, extra-sharp cheddar, thinly sliced
    • maple syrup, for serving

    Instructions

    • Fry the bacon in a cast iron skillet (or a griddle if you are so fortunate) over medium heat, turning a couple times, until done to your liking, 5 minutes or so. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour the fat into a ramekin and reserve.
    • Measure the starter into a medium bowl. Whisk in the yolks, butter, baking soda, spices and salt to combine. Stir in the grated apple and oats.Put the egg whites in a clean, large bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
    • Heat a bit of bacon fat in the skillet (or a griddle) over medium heat. Pour in 1/3 cup of batter and cook until deeply browned, about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary. Flip the cake over, and place a couple slices of cheese on top. Cook until browned on the second side. Continue with the rest of the cakes.
    • Serve with the bacon alongside, and pass a pitcher of warm maple syrup.

    Notes

    Nutritional values are based on one of eight pancakes with toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 0.5mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!
     
    sourdough apple oat pancakes on a plate

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    1. Joelle says

      January 10, 2010 at 7:18 pm

      These came out beautifully!
      I made these for a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast with my husband. I just made the pancakes with no cheese as I didn't have any bacon or cheddar in the house. They cooked up perfectly and we even had pancakes leftover; perfect to freeze and reheat for weekday breakfasts. I will definitely make these again.

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