Posted by: foodie west
on Jun 14, 2009
It's the weekend, and anyone who has kids will probably understand the weekend pancake (or waffle) tradition. OK, sometimes french toast too. In our home, the pancake can have many variations, mostly in the batter. Rare is the time, if ever, has a box of Bisquick or Aunt Jemima type mix been a starting point before the batter hits the griddle. If a mix is going to be used, it's either the Trader Joe's whole grain, or something from the co-op or health food store. Other times, it's a basic recipe from Joy of Cooking or another resource that offers a foundation to get creative on. My personal flair is to throw in some last minute partial substitutions for the grain flours i.e. almond meal, quick oats, corn meal etc. I usually prefer not to cook in bigger items like fruit and nuts, instead, add those things later as a topping or accessory.
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