Name: Sourdough Savory Herb Pancake Bites – A Modern Take on Welsh Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 1 cup active sourdough starter; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)

Description

These sourdough savory herb pancake bites reinvent classic Welsh cakes with tangy sourdough, fresh sage, chives and oats for a crisp, flavorful snack or brunch item.

Ingredients

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1 cup active sourdough starter

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 to 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk

1 large egg

1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk sourdough starter, milk, egg and melted butter until smooth.

2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.

3. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.

4. Stir in chopped sage, chives and optional cheese.

5. Let batter rest for 15–20 minutes.

6. Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

7. Spoon or cut batter into small rounds on the skillet.

8. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

9. Transfer bites to a wire rack to cool and maintain crispness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: snack
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: british

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 100
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 150
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 35

Keywords: sourdough savory herb pancake bites, savory welsh cakes, savory pastry with herbs, sage oatcakes, herb cakes, griddle cakes, oat pancakes