You guys, don’t freak out or anything, but I’m going away.
My school vacation is next week and although I won’t be cruising in the Caribbean or skiing in Tahoe, I will be straight up chillin’. I’m heading home to NY and all I plan on doing is a lot of sleeping in, practicing my photography skills, pinning, and book reading. Oh, and I’ll be reading your blogs too, just not posting myself. I need a brain break so I’m going to take one.
I’m also going to make pancakes. Because they’re awesome.
You should probably make some pancakes while I’m gone too.
These pancakes are Zan’s uncle Tim’s FAMOUS pancakes. Or at least they will be once you all try them. I asked about sharing the recipe, because I wanted to make sure it wasn’t a secret or anything, and it’s alllll good. I got the go ahead. Lucky, lucky you.
Tim’s pancakes are not only delicious, but they’re wholesome and hearty too. And they will hold you over for a long time. A good long time. Also, they are way healthier than any other pancakes I’ve encountered in my lifetime so you’ll definitely need to add some chocolate chips to the batter. I LOVE doing this. You know, to even the score. But afterwards you’ll still feel really good about yourself. And you will be perfectly satisfied.
I hope, at least, satisfied enough until I come back.
Here’s the recipe for you. It’s a little complicated, but nothing you can’t handle. And they’re totally worth it, believe me:
Tim’s Pancakes
This recipe will make you a lot of pancake mix for you to store in an airtight container. This will allow you to make these amazing pancakes every weekend, if you so choose.
6X Pancake/Waffle Dry Mix (to store):
4 C pastry flour
2 C whole wheat flour
1 C cornmeal
1/3 C soy flour
1/3 C buckwheat flour
2/3 C sugar
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp baking soda
1/2 C buttermilk powder (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp ginger
3/4 C toasted wheat germ
Here’s the wet mix you’ll need for the pancakes each time you decide to make a batch:
3 eggs
2 C buttermilk (or 1 C milk/ 1 C plain yogurt)
3 tbsp canola
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp orange or lemon extract (optional)
grated fresh ginger (optional)
To make:
Beat the eggs together and mix all wet ingredients.
Add wet ingredients to approx. 2 cups dry ingredients until the mix is just a litter wetter than you like.
Let sit 5 minutes and check consistency. Adjust the pancake batter until it’s about the consistency of… well, pancake batter.
Add blueberries, raspberries, or CHOCOLATE CHIPS. YUM.
Preheat your griddle to 350-375 degrees for pancakes (water drops should just skitter).
Lightly butter griddle and spoon out wet mix. You can add bananas here too if you’d like for extra deliciousness. Cook 3-5 minutes per side.
The jelly on top is super yummy and can be a substitute for maple syrup. Sometimes I do this as a seemingly healthier option, but I do love me a good dose of maple every now and again.
ENJOY, my friends, and see you in a week!
Have a great spring break!
have the best time relaxing! it sounds like a great way to spend a vacation. you know what i love? picking up a chocolate pancake and eating it with my hands because it doesn’t need syrup (due to the sweet chocolate chips). makes me feel like a kid. thought you should know.
Amazing. I’ll have to try it sometime. I didn’t used to use syrup on my CC pancakes when I was little, but now I crave that maple goodness. Holding it in your hands though sounds pretty special so I’ll be sure to give it a go one of these days.
Have a wonderful break!! :) Soak up the relaxing time. We’ll be right here waiting when you get back! xxo, eliza
enjoy your vacation! let’s chat via phone in the middle of the day this week. because we can. xoxo
Oh yes, friend. OH yes.
NO ANNA DONT LEAVE US. only keeding. :) as long as you are pinning, i will pin with you. i love that you included that in your list of things you’re doing. :) have a lovely break, dear!!
Have a fabulous vacation! XO Jenna
Ginger, really! Wow. Great pancake recipe…I will try these out.
I have a really good recipe as well: http://hoggerandco.com/foodhogger/2010/8/14/recipe-good-old-fashioned-pancakes.html
Have a great vacation! I’ll be missing you girls and the get together this weekend
:( I’ll be in NYC again this week Thurs – Sun – I want to go to Eataly!
I will have to try your recipe out as well… I love a good pancake!
And we will miss you this weekend– but you must go to Eataly and then I will be jealous!! Have fun in NY! :)
Mmmm those look SO good! And you have such a cute blog :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Thanks Annie! :)
I hope you’re having a fun & relaxing break. My spring break is in a couple of weeks, and I absolutely cannot wait!
Also, those pancakes look SO GOOD.
xo,
Hannah
http://www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com
Well, I don’t know how they taste, but they sure do LOOK delicious! Have fun visiting home. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Hope you’re having/you had a terrific time away.
I’m visiting after discovering your blog through the Simplistic Living Dream Big series. I’m looking forward to poking around and getting to “know” you better. :)
Thanks for saying hi! And welcome!! :)