Friday, September 24, 2010

Light 'n' Tender Wheat-Oat Pancake Mix

3 1/2 cups oats
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
3/4 cup vegetable oil

To make the mix:  Combine oats, wheat flour, all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.  Mix on low speed and drizzle the oil in while the mixer is running.  When all the oil has been added, stop the mixer and squeeze a clump of the mixture in your hand; if it holds together it's just right.  If it won't hold together, stir in one tablespoon of oil at a time, until it does.  Store indefinitely in an airtight container in the freezer.

To make the pancakes:  Mix together one cup pancake mix, 1 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup plain yogurt and 1/2 cup milk) 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 large egg.  Let batter stand for 15 minutes before cooking.

Source:  King Arthur Flour