Recipe Disappearing Whole Wheat Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN PANCAKES

Steps:

• If you'll be using an electric skillet, preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir until blended.
• In a separate bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin purée, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract and melted butter. Whisk until thoroughly blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and stir until no big lumps remain. (If your butter or oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, just warm the mixture in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds until it melts again, or let the mixture rest for a few minutes in a warm place).
• If you're not using an electric griddle, heat a heavy cast iron skillet or nonstick griddle over medium-low heat. You're ready to start cooking your pancakes once the surface of the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on contact.
• If necessary, lightly oil the cooking surface with additional oil or cooking spray (I don't oil the surface of my non-stick griddle and my pancakes turned out great).
• Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop the batter onto the warm skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes. It's ready to flip when about 1/2-inch of the perimeter is matte instead of glossy. Flip each pancake and cook on the opposite sides for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
• Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed. If necessary, dial the heat down to prevent burning the pancakes. Serve the pancakes immediately, or stack them and cover the plate with a tea towel to keep them warm.

RECIPE: DISAPPEARING WHOLE WHEAT SPICED PUMPKIN PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla.
• In a separate mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour (we recommend Great River stone ground organic whole wheat flower - we buy it in bulk), baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Whisk until uniformly mixed together.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients and whisk or blend together.
• Put a frying pan or griddle on medium heat. Once the pan is heated, lightly butter the bottom of the pan (use real butter from local, free-range cows, not the fake stuff!)
• Ladle a scoop of batter onto the griddle based on the size of pancakes you prefer.
• Once bubbles form on the uncooked side of the pancake, flip them and cook for a few minutes until both sides are brown.
• Stack 'em on a plate, add some pure maple syrup or fruit preserves to the top, and enjoy with someone special!

DISAPPEARING APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour 13x9 inch pan.
• Peel and slice the apples. Slices can be 1/8 of an inch or so.
• Stir lemon juice into apples and let sit while you prepare the rest of the cake.
• Combine eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
• Combine dry ingredients and add to batter.
• Stir in apples.
• Spread into 13x9 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until center of cake is set.