Versatile Oat Mix Recipes

MASTER BAKING MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place or freeze for up to 6 months., Master Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Fruit Cobbler, Blueberry Quick Bread and Yellow Cake.

OAT FLOUR PANCAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• To make homemade oat flour, add rolled oats to a blender and blend into a fine, fluffy texture.
• Whisk together dry ingredients (oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt).
• Separately, whisk together wet ingredients (eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon juice).
• Fold dry mixture into wet mixture, but don't overmix.
• Allow batter to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.
• Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat. (See specific temperatures for griddle below.)
• Add a drizzle of oil or melt butter onto the griddle.
• Use an ice cream scoop (or ¼ cup) to distribute pancake batter onto heated surface. (Or 1 Tbsp for mini silver dollar pancakes.)
• Cook pancakes until small bubbles form and bottoms are lightly browned, then flip. (These will bubble slightly, but not as much as traditional pancakes.) Cook about 1½-2 minutes per side. (Or 45-60 seconds per side for silver dollar.)
• Serve and enjoy with maple syrup and your favorite toppings!
• Yields 8-10 oat flour pancakes, using ¼ cup scoop for batter.
• Turn heat on griddle to medium low (300°F or 150°C) for 5-10 minutes while pancake batter rests. When ready to cook, turn heat up to medium-to-medium high (325-350°F or 165°C-175°C).
• Water Test: Drop a small amount of water on the griddle to see if the temperature is right. If the water sits still on the griddle, the temp is too low; if the water sizzles and evaporates immediately, it's too hot; if water droplets sizzle but "dance" and move around, the temperature is perfect.
• Follow cooking procedure described above.

VERSATILE OAT MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in oats. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 9 cups (number of batches varies depending on recipe used)., To prepare pancakes: Combine 1-1/2 cups oat mix, egg and water in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pour by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Yield: 10 pancakes. , To prepare muffins: Combine 3 cups oat mix, egg and milk in bowl. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen. , To prepare peach crisp: Combine 2 cups oat mix and brown sugar in bowl; mix well. Pat 1-1/4 cups into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping if desired.