I’m a stone cold maniac when it comes to making to-do lists. The only problem with my lists is that they’re usually filled with tasks that I’d much rather avoid.
This week I’m going to put together a different type of list for myself. Instead of a To-Do List, I’m going to try out a Want To-Do List.
Here’s what’s on my Want To-Do List so far:
-Sit in the sun with a book. Read the book. Take legs color from blindingly white to less blindingly white.
-Make a birthday cake. Lick the batter and frosting bowl clean.
-Drive to Sonoma to teach a baking class at Ramekins.
-Go for a hefty hike in Echo Park. Make sure your thighs know who’s boss.
-Make these pancakes for dinner. Include bacon. Invite cute boy with red hair.
All signs point to this being a great week. What’s on your Want To-Do List this week?
Let’s talk about these pancakes. They’re a sneak attack. Super simple. Unassuming. Then… delicious!
It’s the cornmeal combined with the molasses. Brilliant. The cornmeal gives the pancakes body, an irresistibly hearty flavor and just a hint of crunch. The molasses takes these puppies to the next level. Warm and rich, sweet and slightly bitter. Just lovely.
I paired these pancakes with a blackberryberry syrup. The bottled kind… like this little gem.
If you can’t get a hold of cornmeal. If you’re not all that fond of molasses… rest easy. You might like these Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes or these Vegan Jam Swirl Pancakes. Yea… I got you covered.
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Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes
adapted from recipezaar
makes 16-20 pancakes
1 large egg
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 generous Tablespoon dark molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
In a small bowl whisk together egg, buttermilk, molasses, vanilla extract and butter. Set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
Add the cornmeal and stir until just mixed. The batter may be a bit lumpy. That’s ok.
Drop 2 Tablespoonsful of batter onto a hot, greased griddle or cast iron skillet.
Flip when browned and cook through. Place on an oven proof plate in a 200 degree F oven to keep pancakes warm while you cook the rest of the batter.
Serve with maple syrup, molasses or blackberry syrup. Happy Day!
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You’re not alone. I am also an obsessive list maker. Everything I have to do from writing an english essay to taking a shower to baking brownies to sleeping is on my lists. And guess what else is going on my current list? Yup, these pancakes.
Boysenberry is blackberry?! The world, and loads of recipes, make so much more sense now!
I think I may also give these babies a try. They speak to the part of me that loves Gone with the Wind. Scarlett so could eat these….
I too am obsessive about to do lists. This week I have public speaking on my to do list which is promptly followed by treat self to avocado coconut ice cream.
To Do:
Sand & paint old pine dresser & change handles
do laundry
get a haircut (it’s seriously been about 6 months)
You’re so adventurous with your pancakes, I have been using my failsafe recipe for years
I too am in the list makers club. I could never remember half the things I need to do if I didn’t keep several lists going…all posted on the fridge. There is the what-I-must-do-today list, the Costco list, the Whole foods list, the farmers market list, and the long-term-goal list. And then, there is my Blackberry.
On Saturday, I have scheduled “Make Cornmeal Molasses Pancakes”
Thanks for the recipe!
Oh, pancakes. Even though I’m going to be spending a huge chunk of time out and about this weekend visiting family, I’m still going to make time to make some pancakes. Either these (if I manage to snag myself some molasses when I go shopping) or the Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes. Good golly, I’m excited.
Those pancakes look amazing! I made breakfast for dinner last night. I wonder if I can get away with it again. Your to-do list sounds much more fun than mine!
Your list makes me happy! Note to self: Make a “Want To-Do” list that includes ridiculously delicious pancakes!
Although I’m a complete spaz, I am soooo not a list maker. But I DO put notes in the calendar of my cell phone for reminders to pop up or nothing would ever get done, LOL! My Want-to-Do? Sleep, find time to do my hair (or better yet, have someone else do it), sleep, hit the mall to buy some Easter shoes.
Thanks for the Oatmeal cookie pancake recipe! I love the look of these, but molasses and I are bitter enemies. I will be picking up that syrup, however….
Cornmeal pancake sounds good. My sis just bought me a pack of cornmeal and this recipe is timely!
i think i want your list! i may have to settle for the pancakes though!
I need to create a good Want-to-do list for this week because we are only at Tuesday and I feel like things aren’t going the way I’d like. I love the addition of cute boy with red hair. Mine would include love the cute boy you have more he deserves it! :) Happy week to you!
So…did you invite the cute boy to dinner???? : )
Yes, yes – did you? I want to know as well!!
Oh my…I’ve been slightly obsessed with making all kinds of pancakes recently. I might have to make these tomorrow morning…
I never get anything done unless my to-do list is written. I easily fall back on my want to do list. This week it includes sewing on a quilt, making some cards to send to friends, and baking brownies.
Just made these! Mmmm. Mine didn’t get as tall as yours though. Any idea why?
I was thinking next time I would do a mixture of maple syrup, honey, and molasses as a topping.
Not fond of molasses? Are there people like that out there? Truly? How sad for them. These sounds sooooo good, this is what we are having for Good Friday Breakfast for sure!!!!
I am new to your Blog Joy and I must say you are aptly named,I have had so much Joy reading your thoughts and your recipes. I can’t wait to make them allll. For his birthday my husband has requested Cherry White chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, BlackBerry Pie Bars, With love apple pie and Peanutbutter bacon cookies.(the last time I saw him look that in love was when our daughter was born) (and he wants sit and stay awhile Apple crisp for Easter dinner) Phew, he used to do most of the baking in our house, but I have taken over in the last couple years. (he still makes the pastry but I will try your no-roll version)
Thankyou, he’s a builder and they talk about bacon constantly on the construction site, when I send PB bacon cookies, I will be a hero like never before!)
Thanks!!!
Hope you have a great Easter!!!!
These pancakes are such a blast from my past! I grew up in Rhode Island where Johnny Cakes are king. Basically, Johnny Cakes are just awesome thin pancakes made with corn meal – usually white corn meal, but yellow will do. My step dad always made them on Sunday mornings and he, too, liked to add molasses. I always ate them with blueberries on top. Yum! Ok, Johnny Cakes are now on my to-do list!
I’m so excited to try these!! :-)
this look so yummy in my Tummy jajaja.
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Invite cute boy with red hair. — I laugh hard on this one. I admire you for making a to-do list, as of me, I have a lot of things going on in my mind and I have not try to organize them so I can make them all happen, one step at a time- kind of thing. Oh well, that pancake of yours for dinner- are perfect! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Oh my, to-do-lists are something I coulsn’t live without. My only problem is, that even if I get everything done, the lists never gets shorter…
But a Want-To-Do-list is a great idea! So here comes mine (abridged version): – lie in the sun while reading Dante’s Divina Commedia and working on the off-white colour of my legs
- go to a ball again or at least go dancing
- start playing tennis again
- find an unobtrusive way to invite a lanky and very strange and loveable boy to dinner
- be happy that spring is here and life is great
Love that idea – “want to do” list instead of “need to do.”
Want to:
-Take my girls to the park
-Finish putting together thank-you basket of goodies for L&D nurses
-Find a new book to read
-Take a long, hot, uninterrupted bath.
Not a big breakfast person, but these pancakes look freakin’ awesome!!!
Oh Joy, I have two brothers with red hair, and I’m told they’re cute – at least, they look like me. :-) Wouldn’t you like to invite one of them, and send them home with leftovers? Please?
I made these for my family this morning and they were a big HIT. The cornmeal gives it a wonderful crunchy texture that is just right. They cooked beautifully and went well with topped fruits. I highly recommend them to anyone who is contemplating on making these. BTW I cut on the butter by about 15gr and they turned out fine. Thanks Joy for this keeper recipe.
This was our “breakfast of champions” after surviving the Chicago blizzard earlier this week!
Thank you!!!
YUMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
Tried these tonight for dinner (it’s 23 degress here in East Texas), they were awesome! Family enjoyed them very much. This will be a regular in our house! Thanks!
Found this recipe last night. Made them for lunch today. Totally satisfied my crazy “pregnant lady wants something with cornmeal in it” craving, and they were a hit with the husband, too.
A great recipe! Very tasty. I had to tweak it a little to include more molasses and some blueberries, but it was delicious!
I want to click my heels together every time you a recipe that is gluten free or a recipe that could easily be converted to be gluten free!
Oops. Didn’t see the all purpose flour the first time I read this recipe…But you’ve posted many recipes that are gluten friendly. Thanks!
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