Baked Whole Wheat Pancake

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I've been dreaming of making a baked pancake for quite some time. There is a comfort, familiarity, and specialness to baked pancakes stemming from 2 experiences.

1. Bickfords -- See the Big Apple Pancake

As a kid, after Eastern sunrise service on the top of the Blue Hills just south of Boston, we would always go out to a special breakfast. The Big Apple Pancake became my favorite annual meal, that I associate with a cold brisk and early morning.

2. Pannekoek -- Dutch Pancakes

After living in the Netherlands for a brief period, Pannekoek became one of my absolute favorite things. The fact that they have Pancake Houses devoted to the creation of their delicious pancakes means the country is really dedicated to the art of Pancake making. They also have Poffertjes, which are mini pancakes that are street food.

So bound for a whole wheat pancake recipe I found this one on Lisa's Kitchen. Boy was I delighted! I made them this morning with slightly thawed frozen organic raspberries and cherries. Greek Gods yogurt was a find I bought at Silver Spring/Takoma Park Co-op.
I used their Honey yougurt for a little boost of flavor, and turbinado sugar. Everything else was the same, but boy are these pancakes yummy! A great filling, healthy breakfast! I didn't need syrup, sugar, or anything on the top and I'm a syrup junkie. I think I'll be picking up some of Hannah Teter's syrup next! I have her Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor and that is quite good.

Yesterday was my first day of exploration involving breakfast yumminess. I made french toast using Whole Food's Whole Wheat Wheatberry bread with some banana on the side. Also highly recommended!