Blueberry cornmeal pancakes

I admit these sound a bit odd but we thought they are delicious.  The cornmeal added a great crunch & texture.

First up… make the Orange Maple Butter. You can make it the night before if you want.
You'll need:
1 stick softened butter
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Combine all three in a small bowl with a rubber spatula.  Spoon the mixture on a piece of wax paper.  Roll and re-shape back into a stick of butter.  Twist the ends to secure the wax paper and refrigerate.

Now to the Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes...
You'll need:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar, plus two tsp for blueberries
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
3 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 egg lightly beaten

2 cups blueberries
Extra butter or spray for coating griddle


Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda in a large bowl. Set aside.  Whisk together buttermilk, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl.  Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk together just until combined.  Toss blueberries in a small bowl with 2 tsp sugar.  Heat a griddle over medium heat. Take extra butter or spray and run over surface of griddle. Repeat as necessary throughout process.
Pour batter on griddle 1/4 cup at a time.  Add some of the sugared blueberries to each pancake.  Cook for about 3-4 minutes.  Flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes.

Add the orange maple butter & maple syrup and enjoy. :)