Fruity, funky, folky flapjacks. The idea came to me while I was making blueberry pancakes. I already knew how to make banana pancakes and orange pancakes, both delicious. Why not combine all three recipes? So I conducted this food experiment.
Doubling the recipe, we ended up making at least 20-25 pancakes while listening to folk music on my laptop - hence the title of the dish. I wanted many opinions about the pancakes, so I announced a "Pancake Party." I'd tell what they thought, but I want you to find out on your own.
Serving: 6 people Time: 35-45 mins
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon brown sugar * 2 teaspoons baking powder * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 egg, beaten * 1 cup milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil * 2 ripe bananas, mashed * 1/2 cup frozen blueberries * 1/2 cup orange juice
Directions
1. Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, bananas, orange juice and blueberries.
2. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture; batter will be slightly lumpy.
3. Grease frying pan. Pour the batter onto the frying pan, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until golden brown, serve hot.
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