Basic Pancakes Recipe

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   The recipe calls for 1 Tablespoons oil, but you can substitute mashed banana, prune puree, applesauce, whatever.

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   I cook these on a non-stick griddle sprayed lightly with Pam

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   Zoe asked for pancake recipes.

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   This is the basic one I've used for many years, from the old New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook (that unfortunately I no longer have).

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   Recently I've begun mixing up the dry ingredients in large quantities, using a mix of flours.

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   Last time it was something like 3 c. whole wheat flour, 2 c. cornmeal, 1 c. rye flour.

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   Think I'll put in some oatmeal next time.

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   Whatever your mix, for every c. of flour add in 1 teaspoon soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 Tablespoons sugar.

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   Then when you get ready to make pancakes, for every 1 1/4 c. pancake mix, just add in 1 c. buttermilk, 1 egg equivalent, and 1 Tablespoons of your fat substitute.

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    It's nice to have on hand.

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    I store mine in big coffee cans, with a bay leaf added to discourage the creepy-crawlies (the bay leaf has always worked for me-knock on wood).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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