Pittsburghs Finest Diner Pancakes Recipe 45 Food

NUT 'N' HONEY PANCAKES ADAPTED FROM BROWNSTONE DINER & PANCA

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla syrup in a large mixing bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.
• Whisk the dry ingredients (excluding the nuts) together in another bowl.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. A few lumps here and there keep the pancakes fluffier.
• Heat the grill until hot and brush with butter.
• Ladle 1/4 cup batter to make 4" diameter pancakes.
• Mix the nuts together. After about 15 seconds, sprinkle a handful of the medley into the center of each pancake.
• Depending on the temperature of the griddle, after 30 seconds to a minute, the edges of the pancake should begin to curl.
• Using a spatula, flip the pancake over. After another 30 seconds or so, the pancake should be a light golden brown and can be removed from the griddle.
• To finish off, drizzle honey over the pancakes and lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.
• Butter can be added to taste, although it's generally not needed because the pancakes are very moist.
• To maintain fluffiness, the pancake batter should be used the same day it is prepared.

PITTSBURGH'S FINEST DINER PANCAKES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together everything except the egg, stirring until fairly smooth; a few small lumps can remain. Tent the bowl lightly with plastic, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 3 hours; it'll start to bubble just a bit. Refrigerate the batter overnight. Just before cooking the pancakes, stir in the beaten egg. Heat a 9" or 10" skillet over medium heat; or heat a 9" or 10" electric skillet to 300°F; or heat a griddle that's at least 9" to 10" wide, and easy to pick up and handle. Place 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon butter into the skillet, swirling them around until the butter melts. Yes, use 1 teaspoon each; this is what will give the pancakes their signature crisp edges. Pour a scant 1/2 cup batter into the pan, tilting the pan until the batter forms a circle about 9" in diameter. It's important that you do this quickly, before the pancake has a chance to set; the thin edges that result from tilting the pan to distribute the batter become wonderfully crispy. Cook the pancake for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until its underside is golden brown. Flip it over, and cook about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more, until golden. Transfer to a plate (or lightly greased baking sheet, if you want to keep the pancake warm in the oven while you cook the remainder). Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the pancakes with butter and syrup. Or spread sour cream (or whipped cream, or yogurt), layer strawberries down the center, and roll like a blintz.