Sunday, May 6, 2012

Pumpkin Pancakes with Caramel Syrup

Put 2 T. butter in saucepan and leave on low.  Stir every time you walk past it.
Turn on pancake griddle onto medium or 325 degrees.
Mix dry pancake ingredients and add to wet ingredients.  Stir until all lumps are gone.
    2 cups milk
    1 cup pumpkin puree
    1 egg
    2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 Tablespoons vinegar
  
    2 cups flour
    1/4 cup brown sugar
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon allspice
    1 teaspoon cloves
    1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    1/2 teaspoon ginger
    1/2 teaspoon salt

When butter is melted add
    1/2 c. brown sugar
Stir well and add in 1/4 c.  water.
Stir syrup frequently while cooking pancakes.

Cook pancakes on first side until bubbles form on top and then flip.

You can do it!

French Dip in the Crock Pot

4-5 lb beef roast
1 can beef consomme soup
1 soup can water
1 package dry auju mix
1 package dry italian dressing mix

Pour everything over meat.  Poke meat in several places with a knife or fork.  Cook in a crock pot on low for about 8 hours.  Remove meat and shred.  Serve on rolls toasted with provolone cheese and butter.