Pancakes

I think a plain recipe is often overlooked. This is a simple one that we use ALL the time. I love pancakes! This recipe is so easy to modify with whatever is in season - see my notes below.

Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 egg
2 tbsp oil
1 cup milk (you can use buttermilk, but only use 1 tsp baking powder and add 1/4 tsp baking soda)


Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Then add wet ingredients and stir just until moistened. (it is usually a little lumpy - thats ok) Pour desired amount onto hot skillet or griddle. Cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until pancakes are golden brown. Serve hot with syrup of choice.

Note: In the summer we love to add blueberries or strawberries (about 1/2 cup) to the batter. Blueberry pancakes are my favorite! In the fall I like to make pumpkin or sweet potato pankcakes. I add 1/2 cup puree (it doesn't have to be fresh, you can use it from a can too) and use less milk depending on how thick the puree is - I usually use about 3/4 cup instead of a full cup.