Wyoming Cowboy Breakfast | Sourdough Pancakes at the Chuck Wagon

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat starter

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat starter adds fiber, while self-rising flour simplifies the recipe.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

Prepare the coffee by boiling water in a pot over the fire.

Add three big handfuls of coffee to the boiling water and let it boil for 4-5 minutes.

Slide the coffee pot off the fire and add a little cold water down the spout to settle the grounds.

Prepare the sourdough starter by dissolving yeast in water with sugar.

Add 4 cups of flour to the yeast mixture.

Peel a rusted potato and drop it into the mixture.

Stir the mixture well and cover it with a towel to let it breathe for 12 hours.

After 12 hours, the sourdough starter is ready to use.

Cook sourdough pancakes on the griddle until golden brown.

Serve pancakes topped with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, green chilies, and bacon.

Cooking Techniques

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