This is a great recipe that I make when we go on camping trips. It will make about 2 breakfasts for our crew (there are six of us when we are all together). I got this recipe a long time ago from some ancient cookbook that my mom had. The mix makes a heavy, hearty pancake that will stay with you for a long while. So without further ado, here is the recipe and the pancake recipe that goes with it.
Basic Campers’ Mix (makes 7 1/2 cups)
4 1/2 cups sifted flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening, soft
1-11/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats. Store in airtight container in cool dry place until ready to use. (A gallon freezer bag in the freezer works for me)
Oatmeal Flapjacks (makes 12-18)
3 cups basic campers mix
3 tablespoons sugar (or honey, or leave out, I do)
2 cups milk
2 eggs
Combine Basic Campers’ Mix and sugar. Add milk and eggs; stir until just blended. Pour batter onto hot, lightly greased griddle. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges are dry. Serve with butter and syrup. These also make an awesome peanut butter and jelly sandwich when there are leftovers.
It is really nice to have a hearty breakfast when camping. Substitutions can b e made to make this recipe even more convenient by adding about 2 cups of powdered milk and the equivalent of 4 powdered eggs. That way all you have to add to the basic mix is water, making it handy for back packing, and also a good survival food. Just break out the folding stove and sierra cup and you can have a hot meal anywhere.
