Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday, Lindsay and I have a brunch date. We sleep late and then find somewhere fun to have brunch. The Barking Dog, Yorkville Crepery, and The Cupping Room are just a few of our fabulous finds.

Today we decided to make our own brunch... pancakes! Sleeping late, we walked to "The Washing Machine" laundromat to start a few loads of laundry, picked up Starbucks, and then came back to our apartment for a late brunch. It was the most relaxing, restful, and yummy Sunday!

Wholewheat buttermilk pancakes with pure maple syrup and fresh figs


Wholewheat pancakes: (makes enough for 2-3 people)
1/2 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour
1/2 c. wholewheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. butter *room temperature
1/2 c. buttermilk + more

In a medium bowl, mix egg, butter, and 1/2 c. buttermilk. In another small bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Add dry mixture to egg mixture and stir. Continue to add buttermilk until desired consistency. (We made them slightly runny and then made a "tester" pancake!)

I am AMAZED at how much of a difference PURE MAPLE SYRUP makes. I will never go back to anything else. Trust me, it's SO YUMMY. Top with fresh strawberries, nuts, figs, or anything else that is in season!