Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes

Getting creative with pancakes can be a lot of fun.  Below is a recipe for Cinnamon Polenta Pancakes… Quick, easy and a nice change of pace from making plain pancakes.  give them a try this weekend a let us know what you think.

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water

1. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the eggs, olive oil, and water. Whisk the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, leaving some small lumps.
3. Set a griddle or skillet over moderate high heat and spray it with vegetable oil spray. When the pan is hot, spoon in 1/4-cup mounds of batter and spread to form 4-inch rounds. Cook the pancakes until the bottoms are browned and bubbles appear on the surface, 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve the pancakes warm.