How to Make Pancakes

Makes 12:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg, beaten lightly
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Additional butter for the griddle
• Real maple syrup

• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Griddle or frying pan

1. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet in another.
2. Preheat the griddle.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, whisking until just combined. Do not overbeat, as that will activate the gluten in the flour and toughen the batter.
4. Spray the griddle with nonstick cooking spray, or grease with a tablespoon of melted butter.
5. Pour the first batch of pancakes on the griddle, being careful not to let them touch.
6. Cook pancakes until bubbles form at the edges of the pancake, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip the pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
8. Serve immediately with warm maple syrup and additional butter.