Nut Griddle Cakes

Description

From my Grandmother’s Estate. Notation on card says this was one of several griddlecake recipes served at church breakfast fundraisers for years. Dated 1928.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1-teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. Mix and then sift all of the dry ingredients.
2. Add the well-beaten egg to the liquid.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients very gradually and stir quickly.
4. Add the melted shortening, egg whites, nuts and vanilla extract.
5. Place on griddle and cook about 2 minutes on each side.
6. Don’t turn more than once, it makes them tough.

References

Cat's Recipes Y-Group