Pancakes

This is my tried and true recipe for pancakes and waffles.  I haven't made an adjustment to it in years because, honestly, it's perfect.  I made heart shaped pancakes for my two sweet hearts (Matt & Lola) this morning for Valentine's Day.  I never understood why anyone would buy a box mix for pancakes or waffles.  They're almost as easy to make and a hundred times better.  So, without further ado...

Pancakes:

1 1/2 Cups flour

2 1/2 Tsp baking powder

1/2 Tsp salt

1 Tbsp sugar

1 egg

1 1/4 Cup milk

2 Tbsp melted butter

• Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

• Add the egg and milk and stir just until combined.  Then add the melted butter and whisk out any lumps.
• Allow the batter to sit while you heat up your griddle for pancakes or waffle iron for waffles.
• For pancakes:  Cook on medium heat until bubbles form.  Flip, then cook about 1 more minute until browned on both sides.
  For waffles: Cook on medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes until browned on both sides.