CrockPot Pancakes

I know this sounds weird, but if its easy to make and saves time weird can be delicious. I got this from A Year Of Slow Cooking (http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/) - this gal used her crockpot every day for a year. Hats off to her, and thanks for the recipe!

1) Follow the directions listed on the back of your pancake mix package. If you're all fancy-like, you could make them from scratch.

(My note: I used this recipe with my GF flour mix. [2 tbsp. melted butter, 2 c. buttermilk, 2 eggs - lightly beaten, 2 c. sifted flour, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup freeze dried apple. Sift all dry ingredients into large mixing bowl. Melt butter and combine it with buttermilk and eggs. Pour buttermilk mixture into dry mixture and stir just until all dry ingredients are moist.])

2) Spray the inside of your crock liberally with cooking spray, or rub butter all along the sides and bottom.
3) Pour your batter in, and put the lid on. Cook on high for 2 hours, then test with a knife. You'll know it's done when the top is golden-brown, pulls away from the sides, and the knife comes out clean.
Cut into wedges or slices, and remove with a spatula.
--knock on wood-- our pieces came out perfectly.

I lifted the entire pancake out with a spatula and then cut it, which worked just fine. I really liked the crust that came from being cooked for so long. The inside was super light and spongy. Mike was *very* skeptical when I told him what we were having, but at the end of the meal he said he'd love to have them again. The ultimate compliment!!!!

Another note: I have a 6.5 qt crockpot, and the pancake was about 2" high. I cut it in half width-wise, and then cut the half into 3 wedges. One wedge plus a serving of bacon was plenty. And Rand thought they were delicious, which is another bonus.