Simple Pancakes

I love breakfast.  It is by far my favorite meal of the day.  There are so many different options; everything from omelettes to french toast to granola to smoothies to breakfast sandwiches, the list could go on and on. But there is nothing like a simple stack of plain old fluffy pancakes!  I don't eat pancakes very often, but when I do I am reminded of why they are a breakfast classic.  This is a great recipe for those simple pancakes that you can't help but crave every now and then.

Simple Pancake Stack
Source: Pancakes and Waffles by Kate Habershon
Yields 8 medium or 4 large pancakes


Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
3 eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled


Directions
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a bowl.  Put the milk, eggs, and cooled melted butter into a second large bowl, then mix with a wire whisk.  Add the sifted dry ingredients and beat gently to make a thick batter.  Be careful not to overwork the mixture - it doesn't matter if the batter isn't smooth.


Heat the prepared griddle or skillet over medium heat.  Reduce the heat.  Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet and cook in batches of 3-4 for 1 minute over low heat until small bubbles begin to appear on the surface and the underside is golden brown.  Turn the pancake over and cook the other side for 1 minute.  Transfer to a plate and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remainder.


Serve immediately with maple syrup and butter.