I made a batch of pancakes for the kids' breakfast, let the extras cool, then wrapped them individually in plastic wrap (so they don't dry out) and put them in the freezer. After they're frozen, I'll transfer them all into a gallon Ziploc bag and store them for another morning when the kids want pancakes for breakfast. They just pull them out and pop them frozen into the toaster to heat up. They do get a little crunchy around the edges, but the kids like them. This method also works exceptionally well with french toast!
Here's my pancake recipe, these stand up well in the freezer:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk, oil. Add to dry ingredients and blend. Stir in vanilla. Be careful not to over mix this, the batter will be thin, and there should be a few lumps remaining.
Hint - make the pancakes small enough to actually fit in your toaster. :)
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