Recipe: Oatmeal Waffles or Pancakes (using molasses and whole wheat flour)

OATMEAL WAFFLES

"This recipe can be used to make pancakes as well as waffles. Both are delicious because of their hearty, whole-grain flavor. For a special treat, serve them topped with fruit or a flavored syrup!" - Mrs. Francis Stoops, Stoneboro, PA

2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Milk (optional)

In a large bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk. Add oats and mix well. Stir in molasses and oil.

Combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; stir into the egg mixture. If batter becomes too thick, thin with a little milk.

Pour about 3/4 cup batter onto a greased preheated waffle maker. Bake according to manufacturer's directions.

VARIATION:

TO MAKE PANCAKES:
Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles begin to form on top of pancake.

Makes 5 waffles (7 inch) or about 15 standard size pancakes
Source: Taste Of Home Apr/May, 1993