In the United States, many of us have a three-day holiday weekend. Having everyone home and not rushing through a morning schedule of getting to work and school opens up opportunites to relax and create something in the kitchen. The best time to catch everyone at home is breakfast time and pancakes send out a scent that will wake anyone even thinking about oversleeping.
Simple Pancake Recipe
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon sugar
2 large egg
4 tablespoons oil or melted shortening
2 cups milk
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg and oil (or shortening) and milk. Mix well. Grease griddle or large frying pan. When hot, pour batter, about 1/4 cup at a time. When it bubbles, turn over an cook other side. Makes about 24 medium pancakes.
If you are fortunate enough to possess a waffle iron, this recipe works perfectly for that, too. Waffles always seem to taste different because of their crispness. Remember that besides being a breakfast treat, fruit and whipped cream will make it welcome after a light dinner. It will be light on the budget, too!
Ideas . . .
Don't forget you can add a cup of blueberries to the batter.
A half up of the tiny chocolate chips will be a surprise to your children.
When my husband uses this recipe to make waffles, he add 1/2 cup of cooked Jasmine Rice to the batter.
You can substitute 1 cup of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour.
A couple tablespoons of wheat germ adds a toasty taste to eithe waffles or pancakes.
My family likes a teaspoon of vanilla extract added to the batter.
I like to add fresh lemon or orange zest to the batter.
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