Sourdough Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Sourdough cottage cheese pancakes are a delicious and tangy twist on traditional pancakes. The combination of sourdough starter and cottage cheese adds a unique flavor and texture to the pancakes. By incorporating cottage cheese into your pancake batter, you not only enhance the flavor and texture but also add nutritional value, making your breakfast or brunch more enjoyable and wholesome.

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Why add cottage cheese into your pancake mix?

1. Flavor: Cottage cheese adds a subtle tanginess to the pancakes creating the perfect flavor. My family always prefers cottage cheese pancakes over the tradition ones.
2. Moisture and Tenderness: Cottage cheese is moist, and when incorporated into the batter, it adds moisture to the pancakes, preventing them from becoming dry. This helps in achieving a soft and tender texture that’s incredibly satisfying.
3. Protein Boost: Cottage cheese is a good source of protein, making it an excellent addition to your pancakes, especially if you’re looking to increase your protein intake. The protein content in cottage cheese adds a nutritional element to the pancakes, making them more satisfying and suitable for a balanced meal.
4. Creaminess: The small curds in cottage cheese havea creamy and slightly lumpy texture to the pancakes. This creates pockets of creaminess within each pancake bite.
5. Nutritional Value: Cottage cheese is also a good source of calcium and vitamins, adding some nutritional value to your pancakes. It’s a healthier alternative to other high-fat dairy products, offering a balance of nutrients. I recommend 4% milk fat.

Tools you may need

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Silicone Mixing Spoon
• Frying Pan

Ingredients

• Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese adds a creamy and slightly tangy flavor to the pancakes. The 4% milkfat content contributes to the richness and texture. Choose small curds and not salted.
• Eggs: Eggs act as a binding agent in the pancake batter.
• Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the pancakes, enhancing their overall flavor. It also contributes to the browning of the pancakes during cooking. Organic cane sugar is recommended.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract provides a pleasant aroma and flavor, enhancing the taste of the pancakes.
• Oil: Oil adds moisture to the pancakes, making them tender. It also contributes to the overall richness of the batter. You can use coconut oil, avocado oil, or any other oil you cook with.
• Sourdough Starter: Sourdough starter adds a tangy and slightly fermented flavor to the pancakes. You can use fed or unfed sourdough starter.
• Baking Powder: Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy. It works in combination with the sourdough starter for leavening. I recommend Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder.
• Flour: Flour is the main dry ingredient that provides structure to the pancakes. It’s essential for the overall texture and thickness. All purpose flour or even bread flour will work.
• Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the pancakes. If the cottage cheese used has no salt, adding this amount helps balance the sweetness. If the cottage cheese has salt already just omit this ingredient.
• Oil for Frying: This is used for greasing the pan or griddle when cooking the pancakes. It prevents sticking and contributes to the browning of the pancakes.

How to make sourdough cottage cheese pancakes:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl – cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, oil, starter, baking powder and then flour. Mix after adding each ingredient. You can also mix everything with a hand or stand mixer.
   

   

   
2. Preheat your skillet with oil on medium heat.
3. Fry the pancakes on each side until golden.
   

   
4. Serve as is or with maple syrup, fruits, butter, or jam.

How to serve sourdough cottage cheese pancakes:

• Serve them hot for breakfast as is or with maple syrup, fruits, butters, or jams.
• If we have any left overs, we eat them cold as a snack through out the day.

How to store sourdough cottage cheese pancakes:

• They don’t store well for a longer period of time.
• You can freeze them after fried, and reheat in a toaster unthawed.

Did you give these sourdough cottage cheese pancakes a try?

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Sourdough Cottage Cheese Pancakes

This delightful recipe combines tangy flavors and a fluffy texture, creating a stack of mouthwatering pancakes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pancakes will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Try this easy-to-follow recipe for a delicious homemade treat!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Sourdough

Cuisine European

Servings 4 people

Calories 5 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb cottage cheese 4% milkfat
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup sourdough starter fed or unfed
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup flour
• oil for frying

Instructions

 

• Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl – cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, oil, starter, baking powder and then flour.
• Mix after adding each ingredient.
• Preheat your skillet with oil on medium heat.
• Fry the pancakes on each side until golden.
• Serve as is or with maple syrup, fruits, butter, or jam.

Notes

How to serve sourdough cottage cheese pancakes:

• Serve them hot for breakfast as is or with maple syrup, fruits, butters, or jams. 
• If we have any left overs, we eat them cold as a snack through out the day. 

How to store sourdough cottage cheese pancakes:

• They don't store well for a longer period of time. 
• You can freeze them after fried, and reheat in a toaster unthawed. 

Keyword sourdough, sourdough cottage cheese pancakes