Monday, June 29, 2009

Good Morning

Pancakes

Can I interest you in some pancakes?

Some Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes?

With Orange Maple Butter?

I thought so. I had the same reaction when I saw these in the June issue of Martha Stewart Living.

They called to me. Basically begged me to make them. And I’m so glad I did.

butter

First up… make the Orange Maple Butter. (I did this the night before.)

You’ll need:
1 stick softened butter
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • Combine all three in a small bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon the mixture on a piece of wax paper.
  • Roll and re-shape back into a stick of butter.
  • Twist the ends to secure the wax paper and refrigerate.

In the morning. Blueberry Cornmeal PANCAKES!

You’ll need:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar, plus two tsp for blueberries
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
3 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 egg lightly beaten
2 cups blueberries
Extra butter for coating griddle
Maple Syrup
(Makes about 16)

  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl.
  • Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk together just until combined.

Blueberries

  • Toss blueberries in a small bowl with 2 tsp sugar.
  • Heat a griddle over medium heat. Take extra butter and run over surface of griddle. Repeat as necessary throughout process.

Blueberry Pancakes

  • Pour batter on griddle 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Add some of the sugared blueberries to each pancake.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Blueberry Pancake

  • Flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes.

I started out doing three at a time, but my griddle was not as big as I like.

So I switched to doing one at a a time. Takes a little longer, but the pancakes are prettier.

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Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living Magazine, June 2009. Online version here.

Martha also offers a good tip. As you are making the pancakes. Keep the finished ones on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep them warm.

Then, when you’re all done.

Stack ‘em and slap on some Orange Maple Butter

Naked Pancakes

Oh my! Then pour on the maple syrup.

Wait for it…

Pancakes

Wait for it…

Syrup

Aaaaahhhhhh…

Blueberry Pancakes

… that’s better.

Blueberry Pancakes

Then dig in.

Blueberry Pancakes

You’ll be glad you did.

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Judy said...

I'm in Canada. They don't sell butter in "sticks" here. It looks like it's 1/4 lb. Is that correct?

June 29, 2009 05:50 PM
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Anonymous said...

i LOVE your site! thank you!

June 29, 2009 06:09 PM
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Stacie said...

These look so yummy! I made oatmaeal pancakes yesterday and while they looked yummy they did not taste quite as good.

June 29, 2009 06:26 PM
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cookiemama2 said...

I'm in Canada to and a stick of butter is equal to 1/2 cup.
Making these soon!

June 29, 2009 06:34 PM
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volim_kuhati said...

this looks amazing and so delicious :) just wanted to say that i love your blog, especially your cupcake posts :)

June 29, 2009 06:44 PM
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Anonymous said...

that looks soooo good!

June 29, 2009 07:03 PM
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Sabrina said...

Yeah, I'm all over this one for Sunday! YUM! Thanks for posting.

June 29, 2009 07:18 PM
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J.BRIDE said...

OMG – I JUST TRIED TO EAT MY COMPUTER SCREEN

June 29, 2009 07:23 PM
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Krystin said...

Ooooooh, that butter does sound yummy. I will have to buy some cormeal and blueberries and do these.

June 29, 2009 07:40 PM
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The Beach Barn said...

OH WOW! Looks like Breakfast for Dinner tonight! : )

June 29, 2009 07:42 PM
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Marie Charrier said...

J'en veux !!

June 29, 2009 08:04 PM
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{The Christian's} said...

That looks like the yummiest thing ever!! Can't wait to try them!

June 29, 2009 08:09 PM
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Lisa said...

so I am thinking if you wanted to come and visit a lovely beach town in Canada…blueberry season is in August…I'm just saying you are more than welcome!

June 29, 2009 08:21 PM
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Cathy said...

Oh YUM! My blueberries are just starting to happen. I am totally doing this.

June 29, 2009 08:26 PM
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Anonymous said...

In Canada we do have butter by the stick both Loblaws PC brand and Lactantia.

June 29, 2009 08:29 PM
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youngmi said...

erm, my jaw literally dropped (that never happens) and then i immediately started drooling. yuuuummm…

June 29, 2009 08:49 PM
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Wendy said...

Yummy! I will have to try these and then try them with banana/walnut and then with strawberries and then…and then…

http://wide-angle-lens.blogspot.com/2009/06/20-june-2009-photos-surprise.html

June 29, 2009 08:50 PM
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Elisa said...

Oh beautiful pictures! We may have to have breakfast for dinner!

June 29, 2009 09:07 PM
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Janice said...

Wow, your food photography is fantastic. I'm sure the pancakes are wonderful, but the pictures certainly make them even more appetising.

June 29, 2009 09:09 PM
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Lo said...

You're photos are sooo beautiful!!! How do you make them so large on blogger? I've been working on it but can't figure it out!

June 29, 2009 09:14 PM
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Dana said...

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June 29, 2009 11:30 PM
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TwinMomma said...

Mmmmm, look sooooooo good! Will definitely have to try some! =)

June 29, 2009 11:32 PM
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Sue Sparks said...

That looks luscious! We actually picked some blueberries and I did make some pancakes with them, but I just may have to make some more:)

June 30, 2009 12:43 AM
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MC said...

This looks absolutely amazing! Breakfast is, hands down, my favorite meal of the day. I always look forward to the weekend so I can make breakfast!

What really intrigues me is the maple syrup infused with orange! Ah! That sounds fantastic! I'm so boring – I never think to jazz up syrup with citrus. Love it, will definitely have to try this one out

June 30, 2009 12:54 AM
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Baking Monster said...

blue berry pancakes are gthe best!

June 30, 2009 01:05 AM
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lyzzie said...

Hi, they look delicious!
To my kids are formidable pancakes

June 30, 2009 02:08 AM
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Ericka said...

The same thing should go for reading your blog as goes with grocery shopping. . . never while you're hungry! :)

June 30, 2009 02:11 AM
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Alison said...

Everything looks AMAZING!

June 30, 2009 02:35 AM
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Chinazhoumom said...

ok – so how do you take all these pics and still cook?

June 30, 2009 03:42 AM
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michiquirrini@hotmail.com said...

YUMMMMMMMM!!! After cupcakes, pancakes it's the 2nd best food, yes, food to eat.Have you ever tried FRIED PANCAKES? I've done this since I was little and I think I have to tried your recipe tomorrow morning, but with my kick… I'm so hungry right now that I my not wait.

June 30, 2009 05:47 AM
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its so very cheri said...

I think I may have to have hubby run to the store to get blueberries so I can make these. Yummy. I made homemade bread 2 days ago and apple dumplings last night. How many points does that get me?
Cheri
http://www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
you might like my plate makeover

June 30, 2009 09:21 AM
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mamakeith said...

WOW! They look sooooo yummy! Great job!

June 30, 2009 10:54 AM
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Lulu said...

Will you be my mommy? Lol, I may be 30 but I'd love to have someone in my house to make that for me one Sunday morning…

June 30, 2009 12:09 PM
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Hillary and Cameron said...

I think I'll make these the next time I'm pregnant. Because pregnancy is a good excuse to eat stuff like that. Who has cravings for ice cream when you can cravings for blueberry pancakes with..orange maple syrup of all things?

June 30, 2009 01:23 PM
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jump what?! said...

and i thought the chocolate trifle looked good. Never mind i want this!

June 30, 2009 03:25 PM
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Michelle said...

You're killing my diet you know….

I think I just put on four pound looking at the pictures.

But so worth it!

June 30, 2009 05:08 PM
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We Are Not Martha said...

That stack of pancakes looks amazing!! Such a beautiful photo and wow, look at all that butter :)

Sues

June 30, 2009 08:39 PM
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mel said...

YUM! These look great! Perfect timing, I always make blueberry panckaes the morning of the 4th of July!

June 30, 2009 09:48 PM
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Sandee said...

You take the BEST food pictures!!!

June 30, 2009 10:21 PM
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karen said...

damn woman, these look amazing!!!!!!!

June 30, 2009 10:38 PM
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Clarissa said...

Oh my god. It's all I have to say…

July 1, 2009 12:01 AM
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Melissa said...

Just made these and they were a big hit! I was thanked by my kids for making them and told that I was a good cook! (My kids are 3 and 6.) My husband who isn't a big fan or plain blueberries enjoyed them, too. Thanks for the recipe!

July 1, 2009 12:42 AM
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Christianne said...

Waaaaaaah! I started a diet last week and I can't help but still look at your fantastic blog. But these pictures are just too much torture! I can taste them and smell them and … waaaaaaaaaaaah!

July 1, 2009 01:17 AM
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brossettelewis said...

Holy food porn! Every time I come here I gain weight.

July 1, 2009 02:26 AM
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Dana said...

Those pictures are AMAZING….I literally had to just wipe the drool off my mouth. Guess I know what I'm making for breakfast tomorrow.

July 1, 2009 04:42 AM
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sireke said...

OMG. those are the only words that describe this. seriously. im drooling.

July 1, 2009 05:04 AM
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CoCO said...

Hello from France (but I live in Cairo … =p)
I definitely like you blog …
I just wanted to say it !

You're …………… the Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeest ;)

July 1, 2009 05:23 AM
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Patricia Scarpin said...

Oh, where do I seat? :D
These are wonderful!

July 1, 2009 01:13 PM
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Alexis (11 y.o. aspiring baker) said...

Looks good! I love pancakes!

July 1, 2009 01:14 PM
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kkicks said...

Are these not to die for?!!
Seriously!!!!!!!!!

July 1, 2009 03:24 PM
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Anonymous said...

AMAZING!

July 1, 2009 04:57 PM
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Cakespy said...

My morning just got a whole lot sweeter…you devilish carbohydratey temptress, you.

July 1, 2009 05:22 PM
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Diane said...

omg these look amazing!

July 1, 2009 06:25 PM
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symphonious sweets said...

You are one DANGERous lady!!!

July 1, 2009 08:20 PM
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MinnieK said...

OOOOoooh my goodness, those look divine!!!

July 1, 2009 08:45 PM
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Teresa Cordero Cordell said...

I saw these recipes too. They really are scrumptious. Great photos.

July 1, 2009 09:31 PM
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Ali said...

Oh Sweet Niblets!!!!!! I'm trying to stay away from this kind of stuff :-(. Love the idea of the orange maple butter, yummmmmmmy

July 1, 2009 10:17 PM
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ab5cgang said...

YUMMY!!!! I so wished you made me some.

July 1, 2009 10:18 PM
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Justin said...

i love the photos of the pancakes cooking

July 1, 2009 10:37 PM
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Jess said...

You are so bad for my waistline!

July 1, 2009 11:37 PM
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Valerina said...

Wow, Great photos! I wish I could reach into the screen and slide a few pancakes onto a plate.

July 2, 2009 01:47 AM
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Kelly said...

Yummm!! I must make these on my new stove with my new griddle!

http://www.whatupduck.com

July 2, 2009 02:30 AM
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Cat J B said...

Oh, I REALLY want pancakes now! Yum, love your bog, mind if I link you on mine, I need to let more people know you're out there!

July 2, 2009 02:48 AM
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Sara said...

So your pancakes look heavenly but I wanted to give you a link to my blog…I made 4th of July pops and wanted to share with ya.
dshodges.blogspot.com

July 2, 2009 04:08 AM
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bhood said...

Those look amazing! Can't wait to try them this weekend!

July 2, 2009 06:44 AM
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Maistuvat paistuvat said...

Yum, yum!! Those looks really good!!

July 2, 2009 07:30 AM
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stephaniesays said...

For my oldest, pancakes for breakfast = love.

He's gonna feel so loved!

July 2, 2009 11:27 AM
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LB said...

Just FYI, I had to make a trip to the store at 10:30 p.m. because my husband saw this picture and "needed" pancakes :)

July 2, 2009 12:04 PM
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Geek+Nerd said...

Yes. Yes you can interest me in these. Thank you!

July 2, 2009 03:44 PM
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DUSBAHCESI said...

I love your blog so much!!!!!!!!!!!! The pictures are great.

July 2, 2009 04:47 PM
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amy said...

must.not.make. must.think.low.carb.

Oh my those look amazing!

July 2, 2009 07:03 PM
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Jen F. said...

Yum, yum, yum. You make me hungry. I wish I could be your taste tester :)

July 2, 2009 07:26 PM
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Ashley said...

YUM!!! my stomach is growling now. thanks. :D

July 2, 2009 07:31 PM
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Ellen Dye said...

Oh My Gosh—I gotta have these right now!!! Good thing I hadn't defrosted anything for dinner yet :) Many thanks for a fabulous site!

July 2, 2009 08:49 PM
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mona said...

Oh Lord, you are teasing us all! Those clicks are just fantastic!!

July 2, 2009 09:10 PM
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Stephanie said...

Those look DELICIOUS. You take the best food photos! Thanks for sharing your creativity and artistry with us.

July 2, 2009 09:34 PM
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Breanne said...

I got chills looking at these pictures

July 3, 2009 01:51 AM
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Bakerella said...

So glad you guys like the pictures. I had fun getting the syrup just right.

I would definitlely make these again.

Also, glad to see so many of you like breakfast for dinner. Me too!

July 3, 2009 02:52 AM
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mythoughtsmyvoice said...

Oh another thing I can try :-) Thank You Thank you Miss bakerella

July 3, 2009 04:40 AM
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Mytutorlist.com said...

I want breakfast now… really, really badly. Those look sooooooo good! Mmmmmm!

July 3, 2009 07:19 AM
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Danielle said...

These look incredible!! Your pictures are fabulous as well!

Just wondering why you toss the blueberries in sugar first? I've never heard of that, but a little extra sugar never hurt!! mmmm

Let me know!

July 3, 2009 06:32 PM
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Stephanie said...

yummy! We made these right away but didn't have buttermilk or vinegar to make our own.. they still turned out great

July 3, 2009 06:47 PM
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superswank said...

Saw the photos! Had to make them! WOW! Taste as yummy as they look!!! AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!!! My family LOVED them!!!

July 4, 2009 05:36 PM
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Room design studio said...

the photography is just amazing! I love those! sounds like a great weekend breakfast to me !

July 5, 2009 09:58 AM
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Amy and Jay said...

My husband and I made your yummy pancakes for breakfast this morning. Thanks for a GREAT recipe that we will be using again soon!

Amy (& Jay)

July 5, 2009 04:58 PM
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the southern hostess said...

Must have pancakes.

July 5, 2009 06:10 PM
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{lovely little things} said...

These look amazing!!! That orange in the syrup sounds delicious.

July 6, 2009 03:15 AM
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The Scootabaker said...

Truly beautiful pancakes! I think blueberries make everything EXTRA gorgeous!

July 6, 2009 02:55 PM
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Joanna Wilson said...

I just found you. Would you come live with me? and since I am new-where do I find the map for the lollipop cakes?

July 6, 2009 04:08 PM
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Rach said...

I made these this weekend….. And they didn't disappoint, they were even better then I had imagined! Thanks for the encouragement! YUMMO!

July 7, 2009 02:48 AM
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Casey said...

O-M-G! This is the first time I tried a recipe that didn't call for a mix of some sort LOL I am in LOVE! I have to get used to the extra time it takes, but the home made "from scratch" taste totally makes up for it! Thank you so much for sharing!

July 7, 2009 04:04 AM
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Cathy said...

Just wanted to say that I treid these last weekend and got rave reveiws from the fam. I was lazy and didn't make the maple orange butter. They had to survive with plain old butter and maple syrup. I subbed in whole wheat flour for half of the flour. That seemed fine. I used a med grind cornmeal and I liked it that way but the teens thought a finer grind would be better.

July 7, 2009 05:16 PM
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dai said...

Oh thank you! I made these today for my family and they were DELISH!! :o) I love your blog!

July 7, 2009 06:08 PM
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Lizzy said...

That's one big stack o' pancakes! Yum!

I live in Holland and I can't find any maple syrup here. They use some other gross kind of syrup on their pancakes. Oddly, I just happen to have some maple flavoring. Do you think I could use that instead?

Thanks!
Lizzy
http://www.lizzygoesdutch.blogspot.com

July 7, 2009 06:28 PM
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Vanessa said...

Great blog! I'm not sure if I'll be able to find orange maple syrup here, but this sounds like a very good pancake recipe to try nonetheless. Boxed pancakes are so bland!

? Vanessa
http://asliceofretailheaven.wordpress.com

July 8, 2009 01:31 PM
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Kim Milius said...

These look "to die for"! My husband isn't a fan of blueberries, but I think they could be just as good without them? I'm going to try them with just leaving out the blueberries.

July 8, 2009 06:53 PM
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Sweet Escape said...

These look delicious and your photography makes me think I can smell the sweet syrup from home. Great job!

-A
http://www.sweetescapebaking.com

July 8, 2009 08:30 PM
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Bakerella said...

Danielle – because Martha's recipe told me too :)

July 8, 2009 11:03 PM
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Danielle said...

haha amazing! That's the best answer! I'm exactly the same way!

July 9, 2009 10:45 PM
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Jamie said...

That looks like the most beautiful plate of pancakes ever…yum! Can't wait until its time to go blueberry picking!

July 10, 2009 12:35 AM
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