Yum, Yum, Yum- Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

I realized I can make something else besides zipper pouches & baby bibs..... pancakes! These have been a huge hit at my house- with my husband & toddler seemingly chowing down & dueling over them. Somehow they come out perfect every time (which is what I look for in a recipe :) and this recipe is a good base for variations & additions.

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups (+ 1 Tbsp if needed) milk or buttermilk
  
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted or canola oil

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Sifting is important here!
   
2. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk (reserving the 1 Tbsp), egg and melted butter. Mix to combine, less than one minute. There will still be lumps! This is OK, they will cook out (don't believe me, ask Alton Brown a la Food Network!)
3. Let batter sit for about one minute. This is a thick batter but giving it time will let the baking powder do it's magic- it will become lighter & airier.
   
4. Heat a *lightly* oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake (if it's just too thick than add in the 1 tbsp milk, but do note this is meant to be a thicker batter). Brown on both sides.
5. You know this step- Serve & Eat!

Well, I couldn't just not include photos of Jack eating breakfast...although photos during pancake feasts are nearly impossible! So here he is sharing his cereal with his baby. Too cute for words, really.

1. 

1.