Breakfast without breaking the bank!

Snow Day!!!  Yep, it's a winter wonderland here again.  The kids are still fast asleep, and it's almost 9:30.  To be honest, I love snow days.  They give us a unexpected fun day to sleep in, be lazy and just veg.  I like to make the kids a yummy breakfast on days like this....something other than their usual fare of cereal or instant breakfast. 

This morning, I'm surprising them with pancakes.  Problem is, I'm fresh out of Bisquick.  And you know what, I'm tired of buying Bisquick.  It's expensive when you think about what's in it...it's just flour, sugar, salt and some baking powder.  So, being the frugal Mama that I am, I dug into the old recipe stash and came across not only a recipe for Homemade Old Fashioned Pancakes, but also found one for Golden Waffles.  No more buying pre-made mixes for me.  I have everything on hand for both recipes, so I'm excited at the prospect of saving more money at the grocery store!  Score!!! 

If you're having a snow day like we are, whip up a batch and enjoy the day.  Or do what we do and enjoy them for dinner some evening with a side of bacon or sausage.  Yum!!! 

Golden Waffles

2 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon white sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs in large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, just until smooth.
2. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown

Homemade Old Fashioned Pancakes

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 1/4 cups milk

1 egg

3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.