Herewith follows the culmination of much experimentation into how to make reliably excellent pancakes. With this recipe, you can achieve the same fluffy texture as any mix or restaurant can offer, in the comfort of your own kitchen.
1 1/2 cups milk, warmed to between room and blood temp (30 secs to a minute in the microwave will do it): add a tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand.
Combine:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Add to the milk:
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until mixed but not smooth.Cook on a prepared[*] griddle in 1/2 cup increments.
* Prepared means heated to where a drop of water skips across the surface, rather than sitting to boil away or vaporizing on contact.