Fluffy Applesauce Pancakes

Ingredients

  • Milk, 1% 2½ quarts
  • Eggs, large 14 each
  • Vegetable oil 1½ cups
  • Applesauce 1 quart
  • Flour, white, whole-wheat 2 pounds
  • Flour, all-purpose, enriched 2 pounds
  • Baking powder ½ cup
  • Salt 2 teaspoons
  • Sugar ½ cup
  • Cinnamon1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Combine milk, eggs, oil, and applesauce in a mixing bowl. Mix with paddle attachment for 1 minute on low speed until blended.
  2. Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. Using the whip attachment, mix batter for 15 seconds on low speed until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  3. Mix for 1 minute on medium speed.
  4. Portion batter with level No. 16 scoop (¼ cup) onto griddle, which has been heated to 375 °F. (If desired, lightly oil griddle surface.)
  5. Cook until surface of pancake is covered with bubbles and bottom side is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until lightly browned on other side, about 1 minute.
  6. Alternative: Pancakes may be baked in a sheet tray and then cut into desired size and shape.

RECIPE NOTES

Crediting: 1 ounce eq. Grains

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (1pancake)

Calories: 119 kcal | Fat: 4 g | Saturated fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 164 mg | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Fiber: 1.4 g | Protein: 3 g | Vitamin A: 63 mg | Calcium: 103 mg | Iron: 1 mg