Hearty Golden Corn Flapjacks (Printable)

Golden corn flapjacks with tender texture and sweet kernels, ideal for a hearty breakfast or brunch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels

→ For Cooking

12 - Butter or oil for the pan

# How To Make:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add buttermilk, whole milk, and melted butter; whisk until combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Carefully fold fresh or thawed corn kernels into the batter and let it rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter for each flapjack onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges are set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Continue cooking remaining batter, greasing the pan as necessary.
08 - Serve flapjacks warm with butter, maple syrup, or preferred toppings.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is crispy on the outside and tender inside—a contrast you don't get with regular pancakes.
  • They're filling enough to carry you through the morning without that mid-morning slump.
  • Corn kernels add little pockets of sweetness that make every bite feel special.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter—I learned this the hard way when I tried to make it perfectly smooth and ended up with dense, tough pancakes.
  • Let the batter rest for those 5 minutes; it makes a noticeable difference in fluffiness.
  • If your buttermilk has thawed frozen corn sitting in it, drain it well before folding it in, or your batter will get too wet.
03 -
  • If you want extra depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or finely chopped scallions to the batter for an unexpected twist.
  • These freeze beautifully—make a double batch, cool them completely, and freeze them in a single layer, then pop one in the toaster on busy mornings.
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