Recipe

Honey Whole-Wheat Griddle Cakes

Tender whole-wheat pancakes sweetened with honey.

"My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste."
Proverbs 24:13 (KJV)
Servings
Serves: 4 servings (about 12 small cakes)
Time
About 25 minutes
Contains:
Wheat (gluten), Milk, Eggs

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus more to serve
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, plus more for the pan
  • Fresh fruit, to serve

Steps

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, honey and oil.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per cake.
  5. Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
  6. Serve warm with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey.

Sweetness is a gift. Enjoy it slowly, and with people you love.

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