"Sourdough pancakes" refers to pancakes that are made using sourdough starter, which is a fermented mixture of flour and water. It gives the pancakes a tangy flavor and a unique texture. Full definition
Made sourdough pancakes this morning, and they were wonderful. (kingarthurflour.com)
That's why you see recipes for sourdough pancakes and sourdough waffles so often: sourdough starter plus egg and milk makes wonderful, slightly tangy pancakes. (biggirlssmallkitchen.com)
These perfect buttermilk sourdough pancakes are mixed up the night before and ready to be cooked in the morning for a lazy weekend breakfast. (pinchmysalt.com)