Makes 6 servings
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1-1/2 c. boiling water
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
3 T. sugar
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1 apple, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
3 T. butter, melted
Garnish: maple syrup or powdered sugar
Place oats in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over oats and let stand 5 minutes; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add oat mixture, egg, milk, apple, nuts and melted butter; mix well. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls into a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until golden, about one minute longer. Garnish with syrup or powdered sugar.
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