oklahoma flapjacks

Carthage, TX
Updated on Jun 25, 2011

My mother was born in Haworth, Oklahoma in 1929. This is one of her recipes that she grew up on. Flapjacks are a little heavier than pancakes. I love these because they get crispy around the edges.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method ---
yield makes 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder, heaping
  • 1 dash salt
  • - sweet milk, enough to mix & pour well (not too thin)
  • 4-6 teaspoons shortening (for frying)

How To Make oklahoma flapjacks

  • Step 1
    Heat non stick skillet with 1 teaspoon shortening. Allow shortening to melt.
  • Step 2
    Pour batter for 1 small to medium sized flapjack into Hot skillet. (For larger flapjacks use a little more shortening) Fry on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Step 3
    Eat while hot with butter and syrup or jelly. Good plain with just butter, too.

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