VERSATILE OAT MIX

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In El Dorado, Arkansas, Dorothy Smith uses one oatmeal mixture in three tasty ways. For breakfast, savor a stack of pleasant pancakes, or spread warm muffins with butter, honey or jam. For dessert, a golden fruit crisp offers old-fashioned flavor with the ease of canned pie filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups shortening
3 cups quick-cooking oats
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR OAT PANCAKES:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup water
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR OATMEAL MUFFINS:
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR PEACH CRISP:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (21 ounces) peach pie filling
Ice cream or whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in oats. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 9 cups (number of batches varies depending on recipe used)., To prepare pancakes: Combine 1-1/2 cups oat mix, egg and water in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pour by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Yield: 10 pancakes. , To prepare muffins: Combine 3 cups oat mix, egg and milk in bowl. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen. , To prepare peach crisp: Combine 2 cups oat mix and brown sugar in bowl; mix well. Pat 1-1/4 cups into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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