www.farm-news.com
Farm News/Fort Dodge, Iowa
Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Farm News
Get prepared for a busier schedule with these Freezer-Friendly Pancakes
Freezer-Friendly Pancakes This recipe may take a little time to prepare ahead, but it will be worth the extra time once school day mornings are here and time is rushed.
W
ith the first day of school almost here for most schools, parents are busy getting their kids signed up and everything else that goes with being ready for that first important day. Summertime routines are a bit more relaxed, so establishing a routine before the actual first week of school can be helpful. Such things as establishing a set bedtime and a morning alarm and encouraging your children to eat a healthy breakfast. This could mean a bowl of cereal along with fruit, yogurt or toast. One suggestion would be to make pancakes or waffles and freeze them ahead of time. They can be tossed into a toaster or microwave for 30 seconds and ready to eat. It is important for children to start their day with a good breakfast as it fuels their bodies and minds for the day and will help them with concentration, memory and mood.
Ingredients
Instructions
1 1/2 cups flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg
Combine together in a large bowl the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and whisk well. Combine and whisk in a separate mixing bowl, the milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix well the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until all are combined well. A few lumps are OK. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form and edges are dry for 2-3 minutes, then flip over for a short time and finish cooking the other side until lightly brown. Complete this until all batter is used. Cool pancakes completely and enjoy. To Flash Freeze: Place the cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes. Once frozen, stack pancakes, placing a small square of parchment paper between each one. Wrap the stack in foil and return to the freezer. Pancakes will store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Microwave frozen pancakes on high for 30 seconds for one or up to 1 minute for 3 pancakes.
1B