new years buttermilk-bourbon pancakes.

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worcester, MA
Updated on Dec 31, 2015

One new years eve some years ago, I hosted a party and was thinking of what would be good to serve some (probably) hungover people breakfast. I looked through the cabinets and found a bottle of really good bourbon. Bingo! I had an idea. So the next morning while sipping some coffee, ( w/a splash of said bourbon,) I made these small pancakes and they were such a smash! It's very important to use toasted pecans and real good bourbon, they really make a difference!

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Griddle
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, very important
  • 2 tablespoons really good bourbon
  • 1-1/2 cup + 3 tbsp buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup toasted, finely chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans for topping
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup real good bourbon, for bourbon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 stick softened unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons good molasses
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • - good grade maple syrup, warmed, for serving
  • 2 large eggs, ( almost forgot these, lol)

How To Make new years buttermilk-bourbon pancakes.

  • Step 1
    In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, bourbon, buttermilk and 3 tbsp butter, melted. In lg bowl, whisk flour, finely chopped pecans, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Step 2
    Whisk the egg mix into the flour mix until just combined. Don't over mix. Cover bowl w/ a towel and let sit for 30 mins. Heat oven to 225, and line a baking sheet w/ parchment paper. Heat a lg skillet over medium heat. Add about a tbsp butter and let melt. Swish the butter around the pan to coat. Drop heaping 2 tbsp batter into skillet and then drop another 2 tbsp batter 2" apart into skillet. Bake until bubbles start to form on top. Flip pancakes over and cook another 1-2 minutes. Layer pancakes on baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm while you finish making remaining pancakes.
  • Step 3
    In small pan, pour in remaining bourbon and 1 tbsp sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Continue cooking until it is reduced by 1/2. Put aside to cool. In a food processor, add remaining butter and molasses. Add bourbon mix from cooled pan. Process until smooth. Pour into a bowl and cover. Put into refrigerator to set for a bit. When all pancakes are done, stack them up on a lg platter, spooning a little of the bourbon butter in between each pancake. Drizzle w/ warm syrup and sprinkle w/ remaining pecans.

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Category: Nuts
Category: Pancakes
Method: Griddle
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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