Ditch the Bisquick

Since Mother's Day is on Sunday, I thought this would be a good time to talk pancakes - especially since a lot of you will be having a special family breakfast.

Ellie loves pancakes - it borders on obsession, actually. She has them about 4 times a week! Since she loves them so much, I wanted to find the perfect recipe. I had tried a few different ones (approx. 7) that she didn't care for and then I got lucky!

Perfect Pancakes

• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups milk
• 2 tbsp. melted butter

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar & salt.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Slowly add the milk, mixing well.

Add the melted butter and mix.

On the stove-top, over medium heat, I add 1/4 cup of the batter to a frying pan. Once you start to see bubbles, flip.

This recipe yields 1 dozen pancakes.

I also love to add things to my pancakes - blueberries, chocolate chips, etc. Some people add them to the batter, and cook them, but that usually leaves the pancakes uneven. However, I pour the batter into the frying pan, let it cook for 30 seconds, add the pieces, cook until bubbles form & flip. This allows all the pancakes to be equal, and I can add multiple items if I choose. Do what works for you, but I promise this recipe will be a hit!