Homemade Pancakes

Sorry Aunt Jemina, these are so much better than yours!  Granted, they take a little bit more effort, but they are definitely worth it!!  This recipe is from the Joy of Cooking cookbook.  The secret to this recipe is the eggs.  You separate the eggs - add the yokes and stiffly whip the eggs whites - makes all the difference in the world!!  Here is the recipe:

Griddle Cakes (or in modern "language" Pancakes)

1 1/4 cups sifted bread flour
2 1/2 t baking powder

Add 2 egg yolks (see note above)

Add:
1 T melted Butter (I always use unsalted butter)
1 1/4 cups milk

Mix together
Whip the egg whites so they form peaks
Fold the egg whites into the mixture

Preheat the griddle or pan.  It is ready when a few drops of cold water sputter on the pan.
Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto the griddle.  The cakes are ready for their first turning after they have baked for about two to three minutes - when bubbles appear on their surface and begin to burst.  Lift with a spatula to see that the under surface is well browned, turn them and continue baking them until the other side is brown. 

These are so good.  As I said, a little more effort than Aunt Jemina, but well worth it!!