Pancakes and Syrup
Simple Pancakes
Mix in bowl : Preheat griddle to 400 F
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix in Separate bowl:
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons canola oil ( or melted shortening, marg, butter)
1 1/2 cups milk
Make a well in center of flour and pour in liquid - stir to mix (do not over-mix - lumps are ok )
Bake on lightly greased griddle. Flip when bubbles appear on top of first side - cook another 30 seconds on second side. Make sure you griddle is hot.
Serve with butter and syrup (maple syrup is best)
Now if you don't have any store bought syrup - you can make some quite easily.
Syrup
Add:
2 cups brown sugar
to
1 cup boiling water in a pot - cook for 5 minutes
Then sir in:
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
a pinch of salt
Store in covered jar in the refrigerator
