Favorite Griddle Cakes

There was a time in my childhood where griddle cakes (pancakes for the generation-x group) were a Sunday morning tradition. Occasionally, they were good for dinner too! This recipe has been passed down for many generations in my family. You just can't beat homemade Griddle Cakes with real maple syrup!

Favorite Griddle Cakes

1 1/4 cup flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/8 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt with a wire whisk. Add the egg, oil, and milk. Mix just until the dry ingredients are absorbed. The batter may be a little lumpy, that's OK.
Heat a griddle on medium high heat. When the griddle is ready, use a half cup measure and pour batter onto griddle. You can do several griddle cakes at one time, just leave enough room for the griddle cakes to expand some. Let them cook until you see bubbles start to burst in the batter, about 45 seconds to a minute. Flip the pancake and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Griddles may vary in temperature so slide the spatula under part of the pancake to see if it is starting to brown, if not, give it a few more seconds before you flip it.

Lather in butter and syrup and enjoy!!

Remember, if you Break an Egg.... be sure to remove all the shells!