Einkorn pancakes are a great place to start when working with ancient einkorn flour for the first time. Einkorn flour adds a golden color and light, nutty flavor to these classic breakfast pancakes.
In a large bowl, add einkorn flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to remove clumps.
Add egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Stir until JUST combined. There will be a few lumps in the batter - this is normal. Let the finished batter sit for 5 minutes.
Heat up a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Melt a small pat of butter into the pan (and repeat before each pancake). As needed, wipe out the pan to prevent leftover butter from burning around the edges.
Measure about ⅓ cup of batter into your skillet and allow pancakes to cook until browned on the bottom, you see bubbles bursting through in the center, and the edges look set. Be patient - this can take up to two minutes per side, depending on the heat of your skillet and thickness of your pancakes.
Flip and cook the second side until lightly browned and pancake is cooked through in the center. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve pancakes with your favorite maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of confectioner's sugar.
Notes
Pancakes not cooked through/burned on the outside? The heat is too high. Pancakes are best cooked over medium-low heat to allow enough time for the inside to cook through without burning the outside. Higher heat causes the outside to brown before the center has had a chance to cook through.
Optional additions: Add a handful of chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped pecans to your pancakes before flipping for a fun twist.
Storage: Leftover pancakes will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to 2 months.