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fluffy overnight sourdough pancakes stacked with butter and syrup

Overnight Sourdough Pancakes

5 from 1 vote
Soft, fluffy sourdough pancakes made with an overnight fermented batter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Overnight rest 8 hours
Servings: 15 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Sponge (night before):
  • 190 g all purpose flour 1 ½ cups
  • 240 g buttermilk or kefir 1 cup
  • 260 g sourdough starter 1 cup
Batter (morning):
  • 2 eggs
  • 30 g honey 1 ½ tbsp
  • 45 g melted butter 3 tbsp
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl (large)
  • Spatula
  • Whisk (optional)
  • Large cookie scoop or ladle
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, buttermilk (or kefir), and sourdough starter in a large bowl until combined. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight for 8-10 hours.
  2. In the morning, the batter should look slightly bubbly. Beat the eggs separately, then add them to the bowl along with the honey, melted butter, salt, vanilla, and baking soda. Gently mix everything together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little butter for the first pancake. Use about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. A large cookie scoop or ladle works well. Pour in the batter and cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another minute until golden and cooked through.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve warm.

Notes

  • Avoid very sour discard for better flavor
  • Don’t overmix the batter
  • Adjust with a splash of milk if needed
Nutrition (Approximate, per pancake):
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on ingredients used.