Best 3 Sophias Place Blue Corn Pancakes Recipes

BLUE CORN PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine blue corn masa, sugar, and salt and stir. Add in boiling water and mix well. Cover with a towel and let sit for 5 - 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, and melted butter, stirring well until fully incorporated. Add to masa mix and stir.
• In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Slowly add to masa mix, and stir until just incorporated. Add more milk if the batter is too thick.
• Add a tablespoon of butter to a large pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Cook until the sides of the pancakes are covered with bubbles, then flip and repeat until the other side is golden brown.Note: these pancakes take a little longer to cook than regular pancakes, so cook an additional 30 seconds if necessary.Serve with maple syrup and toasted pinon nuts, if desired.

THE SOPHIA

Steps:

• For the lemon vinaigrette: Whisk together the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until blended.
• For the burgers: Mix beef with Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until blended. Form four 1/2-pound patties.
• Preheat a large cast-iron pan or simply turn on your grill.
• Place your patties in the pan or on the grill and cook, flipping after 4 to 5 minutes, to your desired doneness (I recommend medium, about 140 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns. Place mixed field greens in a small bowl and gently toss them with some of the lemon vinaigrette. Place bun bottoms on 4 plates and evenly top each with the mixed greens.
• Once your patties are just about done, place 1 slice prosciutto on top of each, allowing the heat of the patties to warm the prosciutto. Add 2 ounces goat cheese (slightly crumbled) to cover each patty. (You do not need the goat cheese to melt. We just want it to get soft.)
• Remove patties from the heat and place them on top of the greens.
• Crush candied walnuts in the bag they come in with a small mallet or by hand. Sprinkle the crushed walnuts atop the burgers.
• Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the burgers, being as generous as you wish, but do not smother the burgers.
• Spread the fig jam across the bun tops. Close the burgers and enjoy!

BLUE CORNMEAL PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY BUTTER

Steps:

• Blueberry butter:
• Add the butter, blueberries, preserves, coriander, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth. (Store in the fridge, wrapped in paper or plastic, or in a butter keeper, for up to 5 days; or freeze for up to 3 months.)
• Tip: A stick of butter coming out of the fridge can take a surprisingly long time to come to room temperature. To speed it up, cut the butter into ½-inch pieces and leave on the counter; it should be at room temp in 10 to 12 minutes.
• Pancakes:
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and oil until smooth.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold together until just combined. Do not overmix. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
• Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and grease lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using 2 heaping tablespoons of batter for each pancake. With the back of the spoon, gently spread the batter into a 3- to 4-inch circle. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown and the center of the pancake feels slightly firm to the touch, another 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
• Serve the pancakes hot with the blueberry butter and maple syrup.
• Note: *Judy Kuhn is a brilliant Broadway actor who also just happens to be the singing voice of Pocahontas. It should also be noted that Vanessa Williams did a great job with the pop version of the song, which played over the closing credits.