Pancakes For Breakfast!

When I have leftovers on hand for dinner I like to stock my pantry while my daughter takes her afternoon nap. One of the things I always like to have in my cupboard is my homemade pancake mix. Every month or so I’ll set aside a naptime to make a big batch which I keep in a glass
jar with a scoop so it is always at the ready. Some
weekdays, when I have slept especially well, I do a pancake breakfast
with my daughter. But, admittedly, I mostly do them on the weekends.
The beauty of this pancake mix is that it keeps for several weeks so
you can easily whip up a stack anytime you want.—

Homemade Pancake Mix

4 c. unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 c. malt powder (like Carnation or Horlick’s)

1 t. cinnamon (optional)

3 T. baking powder

2 t. baking soda
2 T. sugar

1 1/2 t. Kosher salt

1. Mix all ingredients in a big bowl with a whisk. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Homemade Pancakes

1 c. pancake mix (above)

1 egg

1 c. whole or 2% milk

1 T. unsalted butter

1. On a skillet or wide, shallow sauce pan heat the butter over medium heat and swirl so that it covers the bottom of the pan.

2.
Ladle the 1/3 c. of the batter into the pan and let it warm until
bubble starts to show on the surface. Flip quickly with a thin spatula
and allow to cook on the other side until golden brown. Serve hot.

Naptime Notes:

Naptime Recipe Ideas and Variations:
The key to this recipe is a malt powder. If you don’t add it your mix
may seem a little bland and basic. But, no matter how you make it, be
sure to have fun dressing up the pancakes once they’re made. My favorite
toppings are sliced fruits, maple syrup, fruit syrup and sweet cheeses
like ricotta or mascarpone.

Naptime Stopwatch: Making the pancake mix takes all of 5 minutes! Making the batter and enjoying the pancakes takes about another 10 minutes.

Naptime Reviews:
My daughter adores pancakes, especially when they are cut up in little
triangles that she can dip into a ramekin of warm syrup! My husband
likes these too, often served with a side of bacon.

Kelsey, The Naptime Chef

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