Basic Pancakes

To get pancakes that look a bit more like the ones above, use less baking powder and more liquid. Mom likes ‘em that way, a bit more dense and crepe-y. Me, I like them as below:

Basic Pancake Recipe
adapted from Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cook Book

1 1/4 c. flour
2 T. sugar
4 t. baking powder (!!–I’m going to have to make these again just to double-check that)
3/4 t. salt
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. milk (1 c. for thicker batter)
3 T. oil (I think we forgot to add this, but the pancakes were great. Will double-check)

Mix flour, sugar, soda and salt in large measuring cup (easier to pour batter later). In small bowl, beat eggs, stir in milk and oil and pour into flour mixture. Stir just until flour is moistened.

Heat skillet on medium-high until a droplet of water sizzles. Brush with oil and fry until golden on both sides.

Serve with butter and maple syrup. Have some bacon with it too! And some fruit (for your health ).