Pancakes

Pancakes

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 beaten large egg
Homemade Maple Syrup or preserves, jam, or jelly (optional)

Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, oil, and egg. Place with the
dry ingredients. Mix until combined. Pour about 1/4 cup batter (or less for small pancakes) on a
preheated about 325 degree F. griddle or skillet. Turn when there are lots of bubbles (or brown
on the bottom). Turn over until slightly brown on the other side. Makes 12-15 big pancakes.

Fluffy Pancakes

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablepoons cooking oil
1 separated large egg
Homemade Maple Syrup or preserves, jam, or jelly (optional)

Separate egg whites; whip until firm. Combine the milk, egg yolk, and oil. Combine the dry ingredients
in a separate bowl. Add all the ingredients to egg whites. Add milk mixture. Mix by hand. Preheat
griddle or skillet and cook at about 325 degrees F. Turn when there are lots of bubbles (or brown
on the bottom). Turn over until slightly brown on the other side. Makes 12-15 big pancakes.

Applesauce Spice Pancakes
Follow the basic pancake recipe except add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the dry ingredients,
add 1/4 cup applesauce, and 3/4 cup milk. Use a lower temperature for the griddle or skillet.
You don't need to use syrup on these pancakes.

Spice Pancakes
Follow the basic pancake recipe except add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg and use brown
sugar instead of white sugar. Add with the dry ingredients.
You don't need to use syrup on these pancakes.

Colorful Pancakes
Follow the basic pancake recipe. Add some food coloring. If you want another flavored pancake, omit
the vanilla and use about 1/8 teaspoon of orange extract or 1 tablespoon lemon juice, etc. to the recipe.

Cocoa Pancakes
Follow the basic pancake recipe except add 1 1/2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and
use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the liquid ingredients.

The Pratt Family Cookbook
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