Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.67 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cups wheat germ
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5.33 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2.5 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs , beaten
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor or in a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ or oats, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, and salt.

2. 2

   Cut the butter into small pieces with a knife, and add the butter to the flour-mixture. Mix until the mixture has a sand-like consistency.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture, and add the buttermilk and eggs. Stir until the liquids are fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease the surface with 1 tablespoon of butter or oil. Ladle the batter onto the surface to form 4 inch pancakes. Once bubbles form on the top of the pancakes, flip them over, and cook them on the other side for about 2 minutes.