Fluffy Pancakes




1 pkg. dates (pitted, about 7 oz.) chopped 1 c. boiling water 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sugar 1 egg, beaten pinch of salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. nuts, chopped Optional: Grated rind of small orange. Put dates and soda (and orange rind) in large bowl. Add boiling water…
2 pkgs. dry yeast or 2 Tbsp. bottled yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1-3/4 cups evaporated milk, diluted (3/4 cup milk and 1 cup water) 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 6-1/2 – 7 cups all purpose flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 1/3 cup margarine 1 Tbsp. salt Soften yeast in warm water. In…