Blueberry Flax Pancakes

Blueberry Flax Pancakes (without blueberries) are a favourite of my son-in-law Mike. This recipe comes from Bonnie Stern and replaces her earlier Pear Pancake which was standard family brunch fare at Victoria Beach, Manitoba and Christmas mornings.

1 1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup crushed flax seeds

1 tbsp. whole flax seeds

1/4 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

pinch of salt

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup buttermilk

4 tbsp. melted butter

2 cups blueberries

Mix dry ingredients. Combine moist ingredients and add to dry. Drop blueberries onto the surface of pancakes as they cook and prior to flipping over to finish cooking.

I serve blueberry sauce along with the pancakes. Simmer blueberries, sugar and a little water with grated orange zest (or bits of whole orange). Thicken with cornstarch and water mixture and bring to boil.