Almost Instant Browns Recipes

"INSTANT" PANCAKE MIX

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.
• Use the mix within 3 months.
• Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.
• Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
• Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.
• Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
• Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)
• Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
• Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

INSTANT PANCAKE MIX (AND INSTANT PANCAKES) BY ALTON BROWN

Steps:

• For the Mix:.
• Combine all of the ingredients for the MIX in a container with a tight fitting lid.
• Shake to mix.
• For the Pancakes:.
• Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.
• Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the liquid ingredients on top of 2 cups of the pancake mix.
• Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together.
• Don't try to work all the lumps out.
• Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto the griddle.
• The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.
• Lightly butter the griddle.
• Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel.
• (No butter should be visible.) Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired.
• When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake, and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes.
• Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.
• Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel.
• Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

ALMOST-INSTANT PIEROGIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine potatoes and cheese; mash until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper; set aside. Melt margarine in a skillet; add onions. Sauté 10 to 15 minutes; spread half the onions in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan. Stuff each shell with potato mixture; arrange over onions. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

EMILY'S FAMOUS HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Rinse shredded potatoes until water is clear, then drain and squeeze dry. Place shreds in a bowl, and mix in the onion, flour and egg until evenly distributed.
• Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is sizzling hot, place potatoes into the pan in a 1/2 inch thick layer. Cover the whole bottom of the pan, or make separate piles like pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip over and brown on the other side. It should take at least 5 minutes per side. If you are cooking them in one big piece, it can be cut into quarters for easier flipping.
• Remove from pan, and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

ALMOST INSTANT ONION RICE

Steps:

• Place everything in a microwave-safe bowl; mix.
• Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes (depending on your microwave size).
• Remove from microwave and fluff/mix with a fork.
• Serve.