If youve never tried them, you should probably.
And if youve had them before, its time to again.
They couldnt be easier to make, and of course, I found out about them from my mom.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
A Restaurant Secret
Mom pulled the recipe from her files for me.
Shed cut it out from the side panel of a Jiffy mix box.
You cant count on those recipes always being on the box, you know, she said.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
Indeed, the current Jiffy mix boxes at my store didnt include the recipe.
I asked mom where she came across it in the first place.
She means Tee Jays Country Place, a small chain thats known for its breakfasts.
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm
If you know about Tee Jays, you are for sure from central Ohio.
I ordered cornmeal pancakes and was surprised to like them so much!
I started keeping a few boxes on hand in the freezer.
By the way, its not necessary to store Jiffy mix in the freezer.
My mom freezes everything.
The cornmeal in Jiffy mix is quite fine, lending the pancakes a delicate texture.
I griddled up a batch the other weekend and my daughter quickly became a convert.
I used to serve them on Christmas or Valentines Day with raspberry sauce, she told me.
Whether its your first time or thirtieth, though, I recommend you make a batch soon.
You just may start stocking your own freezer with those little blue boxes.
Set aside to cool a bit.
Meanwhile, beat an egg (any size will do) in a medium bowl.
Add the corn muffin mix and 1/2 cup milk and stir just until combined.
Then stir in the melted butter; do not wipe off the griddle or skillet.
Its okay if the mix has some lumps.
If its quite thick, add a tablespoon or two more milk.
For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle.
Then cook a few minutes on the other side until lightly golden brown.
Repeat, griddling the pancakes until all of the batter is used up.
Youll probably need to gradually turn the heat down to medium-low as you cook subsequent pancakes.
Serve hot, with whatever accouterments you like.
Simple Tip!
I keep the pancakes warm on a baking sheet in a 180F oven for up to 30 minutes.
