These easy, Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes are a family favorite and a quick and easy way to enjoy traditionally prepared grains!
Traditionally prepared grains.
In my family we rarely eat grains without fermenting them first. Yes, even gluten-free grains. This process helps neutralize the enzyme inhibitors and boost the vitamin content in grain and its availability.
Fermenting wheat and other glutenous grains also breaks down the gluten, making it easily digestible – even to those who are gluten-intolerant! I have found that I can eat properly prepared whole wheat sourdough without any side-effects. And this from the girl who can’t even handle the gluten in a tiny communion cracker at church…
Safety first.
Though I can handle my homemade sourdough, I definitely wouldn’t suggest just anyone with celiac just go out and eat regular sourdough. And I most certainly don’t go out to the store and buy regular sourdough bread. I only eat what I’ve made it myself so that I know exactly what is in it and how long it has been fermenting.
I attribute my tolerance of sourdough to the fact that the GAPS diet has done a wonderful job at healing and sealing my gut. But not everyone is the same (obviously), and while I can eat sourdough no problem, my dad who is also gluten-intolerant can’t handle it at all.
If you’re interested in trying sourdough, I would encourage you to make sure your gut lining is healthy and sealed up before you give it a try.
Never fear.
For those of you gluten-free-ers who are a bit nervous about trying a sourdough starter made with glutenous flours, don’t worry – sourdough can be made with gluten-free flour as well (my gluten-free sourdough starter recipe is here). And these tasty sourdough pancakes are 100% gluten-free.
That’s right, no wheat flour is used in the making of this breakfast food.
A family favorite.
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Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes
Free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bubbly sourdough starter, fed within the last 12 hours or so (get my recipe here)
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water or whatever milk you like
- 1 cup gluten-free flour mix (like this one)
- 1/4 cup tapioca or arrowroot powder
- 1 cup sorghum flour
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Traditionally prepared:
In a large ceramic, stainless, or glass bowl, combine the starter, water/milk, and flours. Cover with plastic wrap and set on the counter overnight (or for at least 7 hours).
In the morning, stir in remaining ingredients except the baking soda. Mix until there are no lumps.
Sprinkle batter with baking soda and mix in to combine.
Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter onto preheated skillet. Cook until bubbly and glossy on the edges. Flip and cook a minute.
Serve with whatever you like.
Quick fix:
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the baking soda. Mix until there are no lumps.
Sprinkle batter with baking soda and mix in to combine.
Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter onto preheated skillet. Cook until bubbly and glossy on the edges. Flip and cook a minute.
Serve with whatever you like. I like to top them with molasses and honey, or my 2-Ingredient Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam.
Interested in learning more about traditional sourdough and gluten intolerance? Here are a few articles to check out:
- Top 10 Reasons To Eat Sourdough Bread Even If You’re Gluten Intolerant
- Be Kind to Your Grains … And Your Grains Will Be Kind To You
- The Case for Rejecting or Respecting the Staff of Life
If you’re ready to take the traditional sourdough plunge, check out my Whole Wheat Sourdough Challah. It’s perfect for the Sabbath, Sukkot, or just any ol’ day.
sourdough is one of my very favorite breads! I never even thoughts about turning it into pancakes though! These look delicious. I will take a stack of pancakes any day 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Ashley! Sourdough makes wonderful pancakes. 🙂 I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
HI Raia! I'm stopping in from Let's Get Real today. I have to say that I am learning so much from you. I feel a little more informed each time I stop by. These pancakes really do look fantastic! They are nice and fluffy…….just how we like them.
Thanks for the encouragement, Christina! It's such a blessing to hear that you appreciate the info in my posts. I hope you enjoy the pancakes too, if you get to make them. 😉
Love your recipe as usual These sourdough pancake sound wonderful. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop. Have a wonderful healthy day!
Thanks Marla! 🙂 I'm glad to share. Have a great weekend. 🙂
What a great recipe. I am going to share this with a friend who has gluten issues. Thanks for bringing your pancakes to foodie friday.
Glad to share, Diane! I hope your friend enjoys them. 🙂
Yum these look delicious! Pinned, coming to you from Bloggers Brags link up party.
Thanks for stopping by and pinning! 🙂
Absolutely Lovely GF Recipe! What a Great Full Flavor Alternative! You are a Genius!
Thanks so much for submitting it to http://foodisloverecipes.com, It is a Front Page Feature!
Thank you so much, Laurie! I hope your readers enjoy it. 🙂
My father was diabetic, and I used to make sourdough pancakes and bread for him. It's been years since I've had sourdough, and I miss it. Thank you for sharing this at the HomeAcre Hop. I hope you'll join us again on Thursday.
Kathi at Oak Hill Homestead
Glad to share Kathi – thanks for stopping by!
YUM YUM and more YUM Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
These sound great and I can't wait to try them. Do you have a link or directions to make the regular whole wheat sourdough starter?
Thanks Cindy! Hope you have a great week, as well. 🙂
I would recommend watching this video and using the recipe in it. (http://goo.gl/jA5SKV) It takes a few days to get it ready to bake with, but it's worth the wait. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this recipe with us on Five Friday Finds! Love to see what you have to share this week. I'd never thought to make pancakes with sourdough. Maybe I'll have to give it a try. 🙂
You should try it CJ! Sourdough is amazing stuff. 😉
These look fantastic! We're not gluten free but I would love to try them!!
I hope you like them, Cathy! You can make them "regular" by subbing whole wheat flour for the gf mix and sorghum. 🙂 Usually, when I make them with whole wheat flour, I mix everything but the eggs & baking soda the night before so all the flour gets a chance to soak. Still super easy! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
These were really good! I made them vegan by replacing with 2 tablespoons applesauce, 1 tablespoon chia meal. I used 1 cup sprouted brown rice flour, 1/2 cup easy millet and tapicoa., and a 1/2 t guar. I beefed up volume with 1 t baking powder too. A keeper! Thanks Raia!
I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Tessa! Thanks for letting me know. It's so encouraging to get positive feedback! 🙂
Most definitely, I always so appreciate it too and know how
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These were excellent. I did them vegan but I did add fat to them. I used a rough grind sorghum and my husband said they reminded him of cornmeal mush except much better flavored. Thanks! Oh and I added sugar instead of honey.
So glad you liked them, and that your subs worked well for you! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know! 🙂
Woah these look so fluffy!!! I am very intrigued by homemade sourdough and will try your sourdough starter recipe!
I hope you enjoy them, Joni!
Such a great idea to make these sourdough! Looks so delicious and texture just looks so perfect.
Thanks, Jean!
It’s my first time learning about fermentation. What a great recipe to follow!
Thank you, Linda. Fermentation is pretty amazing!
I miss sourdough bread so much and never even thought of sourdough pancakes. These look so worth it I’ll have to try them!
I hope you get to enjoy them!
My kids’ love sourdough! I bet it is amazing in pancakes. Brilliant idea.