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Donut Muffins

This donut muffin recipe is very very old, at least 80 years old. It was created by a cook with leftover donut batter who didn’t have time to deep fry them. She added a little milk to make the batter thinner, and cooked it in muffin cups instead of deep frying it. The nutmeg is […]

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Oatmeal Pancakes

2 cups dry oatmeal 2 cups buttermilk 2 medium eggs 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt This is best started the night before, making it a good weekend breakfast. Get out a large bowl. In it combine the oatmeal and buttermilk. […]

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Quick Cinnamon Rolls

3-1/4 cups Biscuit Mix (homemade is fine) 1 cup milk 1/3 cup softened margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar or Sucanat 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, optional In a large bowl combine the biscuit mix and milk. Mix the milk and biscuit mix together until you have a soft dough. Turn the dough […]

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Pineapple Pancake Topping

20 ounce can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup warm tap water 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup cold tap water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Open up the canned pineapple and pour it all into a 2-quart saucepan. Add 1/2-cup of warm water, honey, margarine and cinnamon. Heat the pineapple over medium high […]

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Pancake Syrup

2 cups warm tap water 4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional) In a three-quart saucepan combine the water, sugar and molasses. Put the pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir every now and then until the syrup comes to a rolling boil. Watch the syrup […]

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Berry Syrup

2 cups fresh or frozen berries (any kind, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black berries etc.) 1/2 cup tap water 2 cups sugar In a 2-quart saucepan combine the berries, water and sugar. If the berries are big, like strawberries, cut them up first. If they are small like raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, leave them whole. Bring […]

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Blueberry Pancake Topping

1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1/4 cup cool tap water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons apple or white grape juice concentrate Dash nutmeg 1 tablespoon lemon juice Dash salt First get out a quart-sized saucepan. Measure in the water and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Add the blueberries, concentrated fruit juice, nutmeg, lemon […]

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Applesauce Pancake Topping

1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup concentrated apple juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon In a small pan, over low heat, combine all of the ingredients. Simmer briskly for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Be careful not to burn it. Serve hot on pancakes or waffles. Makes 2 servings. Recipe is easily doubled […]

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Apple Syrup

1 cup apple juice or apple cider 2 cups of sugar a piece of cinnamon stick or a big dash cinnamon In a quart-sized saucepan, combine the apple juice (or cider), sugar and cinnamon. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. When the syrup […]

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Breakfast Scones

Who doesn’t love a nice scone for breakfast. If you’ve been heading to your local bakery each Sunday morning for these yummy treats, spending a small fortune in the process, give this recipe a try. They are a lot easier to make than you think. The key is to think of them as biscuits cousins. […]

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Homemade Waffles

Is there anything better than some hot waffles coming out of the waffle iron? I just love the smell and they are always a big hit on the weekend around here. I serve them topped with a little sirup, whipped cream or powdered sugar and a side of fresh fruit. Homemade Waffle Recipe Recipe Type: […]

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Complete Buckwheat Pancake Mix

4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 1/3 cup soy flour 3/4 cup dry buttermilk powder, OR 1 cup of instant nonfat dry milk powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening You need a large bowl or dish pan to mix this in. […]

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Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

2 small bananas, mashed 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt This recipe is another super way to use up ageing bananas. Begin by mashing the bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg and milk. Beat the mixture until the banana is […]

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Buckwheat Flap Jacks

1 cup buckwheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 medium egg 1-3/4 cups milk Get out a large bowl. Measure in the flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork or whisk to evenly distribute the baking powder and salt. Add the egg and milk. Stir and stir until the mixture is […]

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Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons white sugar mixed with 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon In a large bowl mash together the margarine and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until […]

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