Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups lowfat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Salted butter, for serving
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium mixing bowl until combined.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest and vanilla in another medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup until smooth.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined but still lumpy.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a heavy non-stick griddle over medium heat.
  • Use a medium ladle to pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle.
  • Repeat, making 3 more pancakes.
  • Sprinkle a small handful of blueberries (about 7) onto the surface of each pancake.
  • Cook until golden on the underside and large bubbles rise to the surface, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Flip each pancake and cook until the underside is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Transfer the pancakes to the lined baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve warm with butter and maple syrup.