Pancakes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
These aren’t your typical flapjacks! A scrumptious blend of whole-wheat flour with non-fat dry milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. They are a great way to start to your day!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 pancake provides 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, dry milk, and sugar in a commercial mixer (batch as needed). Using a paddle attachment, mix for 1 minute on low speed.
  • Combine eggs, vanilla, water, and oil in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. DO NOT OVERMIX.
    For 25 servings, mix for 1–2 minutes on medium speed.
    For 50 servings, mix for 2–3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Lightly coat griddle surface with pan-release spray. Heat griddle to 375 °F.
  • Portion batter with No. 20 scoop (3 Tbsp 1 tsp) onto hot griddle.
  • Cook until surface of pancake is covered with bubbles and bottom side is lightly browned for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Turn pancake and cook until lightly browned on other side for approximately 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 1 pan.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F.
  • Serve 1 pancake.
  • Variation: Fold in fruit after step 3. Stir gently. Continue with step 4.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Pancakes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 pancake
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 198mg9%
Potassium 104mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin D 13IU87%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 0mg0%
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*Marketing Guide

Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 2 lb 12 oz
About 1 qt 1½ cups/25 pancakes
50 Servings:
About 5 lb 8 oz
About 2 qt 3 cups/50 pancakes