This recipe uses George Washington's Pancake Mix, available from the Shops at Mount Vernon and made on-site at the Gristmill.

Treat yourself to grains that have been stone-ground by water power at George Washington's Gristmill.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup George Washington's pancake mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (molasses or brown sugar can be used. Cakes will brown better)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons melted shortening or salad oil or 6 teaspoons oil for waffles
  • Directions

    Sift together pancake mix, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Beat egg until light. Add milk and melted shortening. Add all dry ingredients at one time. Mix. If too thick, add a little more milk. Bake on a hot griddle.

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