A golden-brown pancake stack, glittering with melted honey-butter center and topped with a lightly charred onion ring garnish. Sprinkle of chives for a dash of green.

Onion Ring Cornmeal Pancake with Honey Butter

Name: Onion Ring Cornmeal Pancake with Honey Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large onions cut into thick rings; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 pc egg lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 2 tbsp butter melted + extra for frying; 4 tbsp honey; a pinch sea salt; to taste ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped for garnish

A savory, crispy pancake with sweet honey butter.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · December 14, 2024

A little about this dish

Breaking from predictable brunch norms, we are highlighting a savory pancake called 'Onion Ring Cornmeal Pancakes with Honey Butter'. Cornmeal offers a delightful grainy texture and Onion plays its magic both imparting a sweet-savory flavor and an impressive look.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large onions — 2 — cut into thick rings
Cornmeal — 1 cup
All-purpose flour — 1/2 cup
Baking powder — 1 tsp
Egg — 1 pc — lightly beaten
Buttermilk — 1 1/4 cups
Butter — 2 tbsp — melted + extra for frying
Honey — 4 tbsp
Sea salt — a pinch
Ground black pepper — to taste
Chives — 1 tablespoon — finely chopped for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌾🥚🥣

In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix together the beaten egg, buttermilk, and melted butter. Add in the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 2 — 🔥🍳🧈

Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Add small amount of butter for additional taste.
Step 3 — 🧅💦🍳

Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off. Fry each side until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Step 4 — 🍯🧈🥄

Stir together melted butter and honey until smooth.
Step 5 — 🍽️🥞🍯

To serve, stack pancakes and drizzle over the honey butter. Sprinkle with chopped chives and top with an onion ring.

A final fox tip

For a touch of freshness, you could accompany this dish with a simple side salad. This dish is also great for kids who love to help with the dipping and battering of the onion rings.