Cornmeal Pancakes

Originally published in Foodstuffs Hot Off the Griddle, July 1994.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 4 tsp sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 Tbsp melted shortening or vegetable oil

METHOD

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar.
2. Beat eggs until light.
3. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and 4 Tbsp melted shortening or oil.
4. Add liquid to dry ingredients, all at once, mix until well blended.
5. Bake on hot griddle, turning only once.
6. Serve immediately.