Pancakes

It took me multiple tries to come up with a pancake recipe that gave me fairly consistent results.  I still have better luck with waffles but these are tasty and sometimes pancakes are where it is at. This recipes makes about 15, 3-inch diameter pancakes,

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ c. white flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 ¾ tsp. double-acting baking powder
• 1 egg 
• 1-1 1/4 c. milk
• 3 Tbsp melted butter 

Instructions:

• Start the pan heating while mixing the batter if you are using a heavy pan. Otherwise, heat after the batter is mixed.
• Sift the flour prior to measuring, then measure our the 1 1/2 c. flour.
• Sift together the flour,  salt, sugar, and baking powder
• In a separate bowl: 
• beat the egg
• add 1 c. of the milk (reserve ¼ c.)
• stir in the  melted butter
• Add wet ingredients to dry and mix together lightly-- don't over stir.  If needed, add the ¼ c. milk to thin the batter.
• Cook in a heavy skillet or on a griddle using butter or oil as needed depending on your pan's requirements.  
• Let first side cook until edges begin to dry and bubbles rise through batter. 
• Flip and cook second side until done.  

Best when eaten fresh from the pan.

Tools: Large heavy skillet or griddle, mixing and measuring tools.

Inspired by: "The Joy of Cooking"