Name: Savory Corn Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 pancakes
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups masa harina (corn flour); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels; 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)

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Happy Pancake Day! And I have a confession. For the longest time I thought it was a day for free pancakes at IHOP. Then I learned it was part of the big Mardi Gras celebration. It’s another name for the same day Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. Luckily, I planned to make Corn Pancakes for today’s Bread Bakers Griddle Breads theme. It’s great when things work out that way.

I spotted the recipe months ago. It was in the Fall 2015 Publix Grape magazine. I didn’t pay much attention to it. I only noticed two things; corn and pancakes. Those are two things I very much enjoy. So I set the magazine aside in my pile of things to make. Then when the griddle breads theme was announced, I pulled it out and took a closer look.

There was a new ingredient for me to try. I heard of masa harina before yet never used it. It is corn flour and completely different than cornmeal. So off to Publix I went to get some. There I was standing in front of all the different flours and didn’t see it. Once again, thanks to my iPhone I did a search and saw it is also commonly called Maseca which is a brand. The bag says it is instant corn masa mix. So masa harina is corn flour aka Maseca aka instant corn masa mix aka masa de harina.

The pancakes needed a little kick. At least I thought so. What goes awesomely with corn? Peppers! I’ve paired Hatch chile with it in Hatch Chile Corn Quiche and Hatch Chile Shrimp Corn Chowder. This time I went with jalapeño pepper. It was a great decision. The sweet heat combo works wonderfully.

How are the Corn Pancakes? They are light and fluffy, to my complete surprise. I thought they would be dense because I’m so used to cornmeal. They are terrific smothered in chili, the same way you would pour syrup over regular pancakes. They are gluten-free too. Next time I make them I’ll leave out corn kernels and jalapeño for a traditional style to serve with butter and syrup.

One other update. I have to share a photo of my new puppy. He is a whippet and his name is Milo. The name means soldier or merciful. It’s perfect since that little soldier captured my heart. He’s so sweet and such a pretty boy.

What is your favorite griddle bread? Pancakes are mine. There are lots of other kinds too. Scroll down to see a big list of recipes by Bread Bakers from around the world. Each one is a click away. Thanks to Anshie of Spice Roots for hosting this month.

4.5 from 4 votes

Savory Corn Pancakes

Savory Corn Pancakes are filled with corn kernels and jalapeño peppers. Serve them topped with chili, pulled pork BBQ, or simply butter.

Course Pancake

Cuisine American Southern

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 12 pancakes

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups masa harina corn flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced

Instructions

Whisk together masa harina, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and oil in a medium bowl. Stir in corn and jalapeño.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined and moistened. Mixture will thick and slightly lumpy.
Heat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium heat.
Spoon 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto griddle and spread to an even layer.
Cook until edges look dry and bottom is golden brown. Flip pancakes over and cook until bottom is golden brown.
Serve immediately. You can keep cooked pancakes warm while cooking remaining pancakes by placing them on a wire rack in a 200°F oven.

Recipe Notes

Savory Corn Pancakes are filled with corn kernels and jalapeño peppers. Serve them topped with chili, pulled pork BBQ, or simply butter.

Recipe adapted from Publix Grape Magazine Fall 2015 Issue.

It’s time to get out your griddle. Oh yes! There are tasty breads to make whether it is Pancake Day or any other day. Check out these griddle bread recipes by talented Bread Bakers:

Amaranth (Rajgira) Paratha from Herbivore Cucina
Cheese and Potato Gözleme from Cook’s Hideout
Corn Pancakes from Magnolia Days
Cornmeal Griddle Cakes from Noshing With The Nolands
English Muffins from La cocina de Aisha
Fruity Hemp Seed Pancakes from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Griddle Scones from Hostess At Heart
Homemade Corn Tortillas from Kylee Cooks
Lachha Paratha – Indian Layered Flatbread from Sara’s Tasty Buds
Masala Poli – Spicy Potato Masala Stuffed Poli from I Camp in my Kitchen
Masala Roti from Sneha’s Recipe
Paneer Kulchas – Griddle Fried Cottage Cheese Flatbread from Sizzling Tastebuds
Paruppu Poorana Poli from Gayathri’s Cook Spot
Peanut Butter and Apple Griddle Cakes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Phool Makhana Parathas (Puffed Lotus Seeds Parathas) from Seduce Your Tastebuds
Saffron Unleavened Bread from Kidsandchic
Satpadi – Spiced Griddle Bread from Spiceroots
Scallion Pancakes from A Shaggy Dough Story
Sourdough English Muffins from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Spicy Loli – Breakfast Flatbread from Food Lust People Love
Spinach and Feta Gözleme from Spill the Spices
Stacked Apple Arepas from The Schizo Chef
Staffordshire Oatcakes with a Bacon & Cheese Filling from Ruchik Randhap
Stove-Top Muffins (Diphaphata) from Wholistic Woman
Swedish Polar Bread from G’Gina’s Kitchenette
Vitumbua (Coconut Rice Pancake Balls) from Mayuri’s Jikoni
Welsh Cakes from Passion Kneaded
Yeast Raised Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes from Pastry Chef Online

What is Bread Bakers? It’s a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Bread Bakers Pinterest Board. Links are also updated after each event on the Bread Bakers home page.

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