Hearty cornmeal pancakes with a slightly gritty, golden texture offer a rustic twist on the vegetarian breakfast classic. These family-friendly griddle cakes pair perfectly with butter, honey, or maple syrup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt, stirring thoroughly until evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not over-mix to prevent tough pancakes.
Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with a small amount of butter.
Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface; cook for 2–3 minutes until edges look set and bubbles form, then flip and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent scorching.