Dad's Buttermilk Pancakes

A group of us spent the weekend in Bryce Canyon while eight amazing people ran the 1/2 marathon. Rick and I were in charge of Breakfast one morning and this is what we made. I grew up on these Pancakes and my Dad made them almost every Saturday morning. They have made me kind of a pancake snob because they are so yummy. I served them with Misty's Nauvoo Syrup she just posted. She gave me the recipe a while ago and it is amazing. Thanks Misty!

1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt

Blend well and pour individually onto a non-stick greased griddle. Turn when bubbles begin to pop. (Golden Brown)
Makes 12-16 Pancakes (If you were there this weekend, I tripled the recipe)

Orange Waffles

Worldwide Ward Cookbook

6 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. orange juice concentrate, thawed (I use a full 12 oz. can)
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. sugar
3 3/4 c. flour (a little more if you use more OJ)
3 c. milk

In one bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a seperate bowl, mix egg yolks, salt, orange juice, butter, and sugar. Beat until smooth. Alternate adding flour and milk. Fold egg whites into batter. Bake in waffle iron.

We top them with strawberries and Nauvoo syrup.

Nauvoo Syrup

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and add:
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Note: I always use a much larger pot-it foams and makes a huge mess if it boils over.

This recipe makes quite a bit. I usually cut it in half or if I make the whole batch put it in the fridge and reheat it a few times and it is just fine.

Cold Oatmeal

This recipe sounds a little weird, but it is so yummy! I do have to admit, the first time I had it I wasn't very excited. But it has totally grown on me and I love it. My kids LOVE it! They ask for it almost every morning for breakfast, plus for snacks during the day.

1 1/2 C. quick oats
1/2 C. old fashioned oats
1/4 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 C. raisins (optional)

Mix all ingredients and put in sealed container in the fridge overnight. Serve with bananas, pecans, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, craisins, applesauce...whatever you have on hand, on top. My favorite is bananas and pecans. Also, I have done equal parts old fashioned and quick oats and it still works just fine. All old fashioned oats works, but it's not quite as good.