These pancakes are hearty, healthy, and yummy. I grind my own wheat, so I know that it’s uber-fresh, but you can easily purchase whole wheat flour. … and I’ll let you in on a little secret. This recipe is also perfect with all purpose white flour. In fact, I got the recipe from my daughter, Jessica, and that’s the way it was originally intended. I changed it up a bit. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
Preheat large skillet or griddle over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Microwave milk 20-30 seconds until room temperature.
![Combine whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29013539/2016-03-02_7488_edited-1-copy-1024x341.jpg)
Combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. If you use white flour, substitute white sugar for brown sugar.
![Pancake batter should pour not glug. If it's too thick add another tablespoon of milk. Don't make it too thin.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29013704/2016-03-01_7254_edited-1-1024x683.jpg)
Pancake batter should pour not glug. If it’s too thick add another tablespoon of milk. Don’t make it too thin.
![Generously grease hot griddle and wait a few minutes to allow it to heat the grease. Pour batter on griddle, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden.](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29013555/2016-03-02_7499_edited-1-copy-1024x341.jpg)
Generously grease hot griddle and wait a few minutes to allow it to heat the grease. Pour batter on griddle, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled
- Heat large skillet over medium heat (about 350 degrees F.).
- Combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Microwave milk to bring to room temperature (20-30 seconds).
- Whisk in egg, butter, and sour cream.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, and whisk just until mixed.
- The batter should pour, not glug. Add additional milk, if necessary, but be careful. If it’s too runny the pancakes will be flat.
- Right before cooking, generously grease the griddle. Give it a few minutes to return to a uniform temperature, and cook pancakes 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot.
- Yields 8-12 pancakes
![Healthy, Whole Wheat Pancakes. Whole Wheat Hot Cakes](http://d1srdn5lm0231r.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/29013647/2016-03-02_7545_edited-1-1024x683.jpg)