Grandma Mary's Cornmeal Pancakes

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Make pancakes with cornmeal! It tastes amazing and was originally made by my great-grandma Mary who made them when she couldn't afford anything more than cornmeal.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup milk, or more as needed

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup oil, and eggs in a bowl. Stir in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir to desired thickness.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet; cook until bubbly on top and golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat to make remaining pancakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388 Calories
18g Fat
51g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 432mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 7g 13%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 100mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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