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Pioneer Woman Wild Rice Pancakes Recipe

Pioneer Woman Wild Rice Pancakes Recipe

These wild rice pancakes are absolutely delicious! They're fluffy, hearty, and so satisfying. The Pioneer Woman Wild Rice Pancakes Recipe is perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Non-stick griddle
  • Spatula
  • Ladle or large spoon
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked wild rice cooled
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Extra butter for cooking pancakes

Instructions
 

  • Cook wild rice according to package directions first.
  • Let it cool completely before using it.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork gently.
  • Make sure there are no big clumps together.
  • Set it aside while you prepare the batter.
  • Add flour to your large mixing bowl.
  • Pour in the sugar and baking powder next.
  • Add the salt and whisk everything together well.
  • Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
  • This creates a light and fluffy base.
  • Crack eggs into your medium bowl first.
  • Add milk and whisk them together thoroughly.
  • Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
  • Mix until everything blends together smoothly.
  • The mixture should look slightly yellow.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl.
  • Stir gently until just combined together.
  • Don't overmix or pancakes become tough.
  • Fold in the cooled wild rice carefully.
  • The batter will look slightly lumpy.
  • That's perfectly fine for fluffy pancakes.
  • Heat your griddle over medium heat now.
  • Add a small pat of butter.
  • Let it melt and coat the surface.
  • Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
  • Cook until bubbles form on top surface.
  • This takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  • The pancakes should be golden brown.
  • Stack pancakes on a warm serving plate.
  • Add butter on top if you like.
  • Drizzle with warm maple syrup generously.
  • Serve immediately while they're hot and fluffy.

Notes

  • Always use completely cooled wild rice here.
  • Hot rice makes the batter too watery.
  • Don't overmix your pancake batter at all.
  • Overmixing creates tough, dense pancakes instead.
  • Keep your griddle at medium heat always.
  • Too hot burns pancakes before cooking through.
  • Make sure your baking powder is fresh always.
  • Old baking powder won't make pancakes fluffy.
  • You can make wild rice the night before.
  • Store it covered in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking.
  • This helps create lighter, fluffier pancakes.
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