Grandma's Pancakes

Grandma's pancakes were quite simply the best I've ever tasted. No mixes here. Besides what real convenience are mixes? You still have to break an egg and add milk!  This recipe just has wholesome ingredients and the simple combination is as easy as the instant. 

Matter of fact, you could possibly blend the dry ingredients and create your own mix.  Put them all in a large zip lock bag and either write the additional ingredients and directions right on the bag with a Sharpie or print out the recipe and tape it on.

The only trick I recommend is to make sure your ingredients are as fresh as possible. Grandma went through her dry goods so quickly that she was always stocking up, but she used to say that the results of any recipe are only as good as the ingredients you use.  Make sure they are fresh. This is especially true with pastries, breads, and any other bakery-type items. How long has that baking powder or soda been sitting on your pantry shelf? If you can't remember, it's time for a new one. I must admit I used "past-its-prime" baking powder once in these and the results were no where near as good as after I cracked open a new can. The pancakes puffed up and became a culinary work of art!

Serve these on any given morning with powdered sugar and butter on top and you'll be sending your loved ones out the door happy!  PS - Use your prettiest dishes! That'll wake 'em up! ;D

Grandma's Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Heat up non-stick griddle or pan to medium high or 375F (also preheat oven to 175F to keep cooked pancakes warm).

Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, and butter being careful not to over mix. (Batter should still have small lumps.)

Pour enough batter onto griddle so pancake pools to about 4 inches in diameter (about 1/4 cup). Let cook on one side until top is bubbly (about 2-3 minutes), then gently flip over. Cook an additional minute then remove from heat and place in an oven proof dish in warm oven.