During the holiday season many students indulge themselves in an plethora of different foods both savory and sweet. To continue with the celebratory theme, the ERHS Raider Newspaper has created ‘The 12 days until Winter Break holiday recipe countdown’. Each day you will find a new holiday recipe that you can share with your family and friends.

6 Days

Peppermint Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 4 mini candy canes/2 large candy canes, crushed and divided

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix dry ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk until egg is completely beaten.
3. Add milk, egg, and melted butter into bowl and mix.
4. Add peppermint extract and 1/2 crushed candy canes to mixture.
5. Don’t overmix! There will be small lumps.
6. In a well oiled, hot griddle add enough batter for pancakes of your desired size.
7. When you see bubbles forming on the top of the pancakes, flip.
8. Add crushed peppermint to top of pancake after being flipped. You dont want the candy to actually touch the bottom of the pan, so add it while still cooking, but once the top won’t get flipped back over again.
9. Serve warm with melted butter, vanilla syrup, or maple syrup.

Submitted by Kai Waller