One of my biggest pet peeves is when people think they need a store bought baking mix to make such simple staples as biscuits and pancakes.  In case you are one of those folks, I’m including my very own homemade pancake recipe here to prove once and for all that you can make a delicious pancake breakfast in minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

    * 5 heaping Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    * 1 teaspoon sugar
    * a pinch of salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (not baking soda)
    * 1 egg
    * 1 cup milk (+/-)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Start by combining flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl and blend thoroughly with a wire whisk.  This serves two purposes – sifting the dry ingredients and ensuring they are completely mixed.

2. In a separate bowl or a coffee mug (my choice), crack the egg and beat slightly.  Add egg to the dry mixture and add milk.  Whisk until smooth.  The mixture should have the consistency of a medium batter.  If you need to add a bit more milk or flour, do so at this point.

3. It is best to use a nonstick griddle or pan lightly sprayed with cooking spray to cook your pancakes, over medium to medium high heat.

That’s really all there is to it.  Why do people bother with baking mixes when it is this simple? 

I can make a batch of pancakes from start to finish – from scratch – in 10 minutes.  It doesn’t get any faster than that! Even a drive through window takes longer first thing in the morning!

If you want to get creative, try tossing in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans, blueberries or even chocolate chips.  Your family will think you’re a kitchen rock star!