Saturday, January 11

Did someone say pancakes? On a weekday?

Now before I get started I feel that I need to offer a bit of a disclosure. You see I feel that I have already written this post but I just can't seem to find it. Which perhaps means that my feeling is wrong. Maybe I didn't write it I just though really long and hard about it. Stranger things have happened I know.

Of course if the Blogger search box widget was working properly I would be able to have a really good look and know for sure one way or another but sadly that is not the case. In fact the Blogger search is so useless that I have removed it from the side bar. Which is more than just a little frustrating but what can you do? I fear I was the only one that ever really used it anyway so little sleep will be lost.

Apparently the only other time I have mentioned pancakes was here,
which was not the post I thought I had written and was looking for,
it is however a super cute photo.
Pancakes are one of our most loved breakfasts here. But then that is not really surprising. Who doesn't love a good pancake for breakfast?

A better question might be who actually has time to cook pancakes in amongst the weekday morning hustle and bustle?

Well put the mixer down and hold the phone because have I got the best news for you.

Cooked pancakes can be frozen and then simple zapped in the microwave as needed.

AMAZEBALLS huh?

I was totally gobsmacked when I first read about it. In fact I went and whipped up a batch right away, stuck them in the freezer and gave it a go. And then when I discovered that it was true I felt like my life had changed forever. So much so that I was certain I went and blogged about it right away but apparently not.

Anyway I am sharing the news now and that is all that matters. And in case you don't have a fail safe pancake recipe I am going to share mine with you.

The most awesome pancake mix ever*

1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup almond meal or oats or combination of both or any other similar substance
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 grated apple
1/4 cup golden syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla essence

Grab a large bowl and throw all the ingredients in
Get the electric mixer and mix it all together until you have a lovely smooth batter.
If you wish you can sift flour, pre beat eggs and milk and then add gradually but experience has taught me that at the end of the day it makes little difference other than mixing for a bit longer.

Heat pan with some butter and oil in the bottom. Tip excess oil and butter into glass jar to be reused between each batch.

Spoon desired amount of batter into pan and cook until little bubble appear. The bubble indicate it is time to turn. Flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat until batter is all gone.

Serve with your favourite toppings, ours include maple syrup, sugar & lemon, honey (& lemon), fresh fruit, yogurt, nutella and on some days even ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Whatever doesn't get eaten layer between baking paper and whack in the freezer till you next want pancakes. Even on a school day.

Frozen pancakes can be zapped for around 30 seconds each I think (I am fairly confident you will be able to work it out for yourself)


* I feel it would be remiss of me not to say that I rarely actually measure the quantities used I think this is about what I would use. If it is too thick add more milk, too runny add more flour. The apple can be optional as well if you leave it out put in a little more sugar.
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6 comments:

  1. I never knew! Although don't want to encourage it too much. Sunday is our special breakfast day here as husband cooks and children enjoy getting maple syrup in their hair ;)

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    1. Yes I get the whole specialness of pancakes here, however once I realised how you could make healthy pancakes with oats and stuff it made them week day ok. When we have them on the weekend I generally leave the oats out as to make it a special treat again

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  2. Oh Rhianna you are hilarious thank you for always making me smile. Who knew frozen pancakes? Do they taste just as good though after being in the microwave? I have had trouble with blogger search box too it does not work. So happy pancakes to you Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. Yep you can't even notice the difference. Though maybe my kids are just easy to please as well! So glad that I can give you a giggle lovely, that thought makes me smile. Happy pancakes to you as well xx

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  3. I do freeze pancakes on occasion but my kids will eat tonnes of them (the thin, crepe kind) so there's never any leftovers! I like the sound of your recipe, though, and I could even pretend it's healthy with that grated apple in it! Oh and I don't measure for batter either, just whack it all in and hope for the best. :)

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    1. yes to get enough for the freezer I have to cook a super big batch or when no one is around!

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