Whole Wheat Pancakes

"These are very light and tender pancakes. These pancakes are excellent with maple syrup." "Marge, I know you love whole wheat! This may become your favorite pancake recipe!"

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

DIRECTIONS: In a food processor or in a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ or oats, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces with a knife, and add the butter to the flour-mixture. Mix until the mixture has a sand-like consistency. Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture, and add the buttermilk and eggs. Stir until the liquids are fully incorporated. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease the surface with 1 tablespoon of butter or oil. Ladle the batter onto the surface to form 4 inch pancakes. Once bubbles form on the top of the pancakes, flip them over, and cook them on the other side for about 2 minutes. Nutrition facts (per serving) Calories (kcal) 549 Protein 16.9g Cals from Protein 12% Total Fat 29.5g Cals from Fat 47% Carbohydrates 57.3g Cals from Carbohydrates 40% Fiber 5.5g Cholesterol 177mg Sodium 1076mg