Grain and Nut Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 2 teaspoons baking soda 
• 1.5 cups buttermilk 
• 1  eggs 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1.5 cups old-fashioned oatmeal 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
• 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped
• 1.5 cups flour whole wheat

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• ladle
• blender
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until fine. In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, oil, egg, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Mix wet ingredients into dry with a few swift strokes. Stir in nuts, if desired.
4. Lightly oil a skillet or griddle, and preheat it to medium heat. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet; cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until brown.