Pancakes

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2  tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 large egg, beaten

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp. melted butter

Oil for grill or pan

Heat griddle or cast iron skillet over medium heat.  Mix dry ingredients in bowl.  Add remaining ingredients.  Whisk just to combine.  Batter should have small to medium lumps.  Griddle is ready if a drop of water bounces and pops on it.  If it just boils, it is not hot enough.  If it evaporates at once, it is too hot.  Using a pastry brush, lightly brush a small amount of oil on griddle and pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.  Bake until bubbles form and some pop, and pancake is brown on under side and dry around the edges.  Turn over and bake other side.   Turn only once.

Donald cooked thousands of pancakes for children and grandchildren, much to their delight.  For buttermilk pancakes, substitute 1 1/2 cups buttermilk for milk and add 2 tsp. baking soda.  Try adding a cup fresh or frozen blueberries, or chopped nuts or banana slices.