Old Fashioned Pancakes

This recipe is one that I just had to share with you all. It's literally so good that I threw out my Mimi's recipe (the one I have used for years!!!) Shhhh, don't tell anyone. :) These pancakes turn out so fluffy and good, you simply must try them.

1 1/2 cups flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (yes, you read that right, THREE and ONE HALF TEASPOONS of baking powder!!)

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon white sugar

1 1/4 cup milk (I use a bit more like 1 1/2 cups, but you can adjust this to your liking)

1 egg

3 Tablespoons real butter, melted (this is the most important part, DO NOT USE MARGARINE!! Use only the real stuff, unsalted)

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle of dry ingredients with your spoon. Add the milk, egg, and melted butter to the well in the middle. Mix this until well blended. You may use a stand mixer if you double the recipe

Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. I use a cast iron skillet or griddle for super yummy crispiness on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Besides, cast iron makes everything taste oh so good!! I have a slight addiction to cast iron and have acquired quite a collection over the years. Six skillets, one dutch oven, two cornbread pans, one griddle....this really needs to have it's very own post. :)

Drop by 1/4 cup fulls onto griddle or skillet. Cook until you see air bubbles popping on the top, then flip. Cook until done on the other side. Serve hot with lots of butter, fresh fruit, whipped cream, syrup...or whatever else you may like on yours.

Enjoy!!! :)