1) MIX DRY INGREDIENTS IN A BOWL.
sml med lg
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3/4 1 2 c white flour
3/4 1 2 c whole wheat flour
3/4 1 2 c quick rolled oats
1/4 1/3 1/2 c oat bran
1-1/2 2 4 tsp baking soda (or powder, milk will require baking
powder)
1 1-1/2 2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 3/4 1 tsp salt
2) MIX WET INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE MEASURING CUP TO
EQUAL TOTAL LIQUID.
2 3 4 eggs
1/2 3/4 1 c liquid fruit or vegetable (optional)
1/2 3/4 1 tsp vanilla extract
x x x buttermilk (or milk) to bring liquid up
to the total liquid
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2 2-3/4 5-1/2 c total of all liquids
3) ADD WET INGREDIENTS TO THE DRY INGREDIENTS, THEN
MIX LIGHTLY WITH A FORK.
4) SPOON ONTO AN OILED
SKILLET AT MEDIUM LOW HEAT. COOK SLOWLY UNTIL GOLDEN, THEN TURN ONCE (OPTIONALLY
COVERING SKILLET). COOK SLOWLY UNTIL THE CENTER IS DONE.
NOTES:
Any mixture of white and whole wheat flour can be used.
If oat bran is unavailable, oatmeal can be
substituted.
Fruit adds sweetness, flavor and fiber. Blend an apple, orange, banana,
pumpkin or squash in a blender. Use applesauce if a blender is not available.
The exact quantity is not critical.
Since no cooking oil is used in the batter, the
flavor can be dull. Use spices to enhance the flavor. Cinnamon and vanilla are
the standard spicing, but you should experiment with your own combinations. Try
nutmeg.
Buttermilk is preferred over milk. Buttermilk is a cultured milk product
similar to yogurt. It is available as low-fat and non-fat products.
Measuring methods can vary,
find the amount of liquid ingredients which works for your particular measuring
methods.
Mix
wet and dry combined ingredients minimally with a fork. The mixture is ok when
everything is wet, but still a little lumpy. Turn over the mixture with a spoon
to expose any dry ingredients that might remain on the bottom of the bowl.
These pancakes are
very thick (up to one inch high), and therefore need to cook at a lower heat to
avoid burning on the outside before the center gets cooked. To help cook the
centers, cook the first side uncovered, turn the pancakes, then cook the second
side covered.
27-Mar-91