Pancakes and Waffles in a Hurry



When I make waffles and pancakes, I'm not kidding around. I usually make them on a morning that we aren't rushed. I make a triple (or so) batch. Depending on what our stock looks like, I'll make anywhere from 18-36 waffles or 24-48 pancakes. The recipe I am posting will make about 20 waffles in our cheapy waffle maker. It makes 2 5x6 square waffles at a time. On our griddle, the pancakes are a little smaller than a CD/DVD, fits 8 on the griddle at a time and totals about 24-ish pancakes. I use the exact same recipe for both waffles AND pancakes. Have fun!!!

To make buttermilk:
Add 4 Tbsp of white vinegar to a measuring cup, then fill the rest of the 4 cups with milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.

For batter:
4 C. flour
4 Tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 C. buttermilk
4 eggs
1/2 C. oil

Mix all dry ingredients together.
Add wet in separate bowl until just blended.
Add wet to dry until just combined. Mixture WILL be lumpy, that is normal!
Lighly coat skillet (or waffle iron) with oil or cooking spray.
Heat to medium or med/high.
Drop 1/4-1/2 C. batter onto skillet or iron.
Cook until golden brown. (Flip pancakes when bottom is golden)

Eat fresh with butter and maple syrup. Or even plain is fantastic!

I make the entire batch of batter, generally because there is NO time the following morning to make the rest. I put the remaining waffles/pancakes in a single layer throughout the freezers for about 30-60 minutes. Once they are almost frozen, I place them in a gallon ziplock baggie and freeze for later use! They freeze very well and still have all of the flavor and fluffiness as fresh.
Another thing I like to do is to put the dry ingredients in baggies or in jars, seal them, and store them for a gift or when I don't feel like mixing and sifting and measuring. It cuts a small step out, but has been the difference between "I don't feel like it" and "eh, it's already halfway done". And it's GREAT for when it's dad taking care of the kids and mom is gone...even MY husband can do it!
If you can, the batter gets better as it sits in the fridge. Be sure to cover and let sit up to 3 days. It will be fluffier and more flavorful. And don't forget to enjoy!