Mongo Pancakes

Ingredients

2 eggs

2 c. buttermilk

2 c. all-purpose flour (King Arthur is best!)

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ c. vegetable oil

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. vanilla

Preparation

How easy can it be? Heat your griddle or cast iron skillet (or heavy saucepan) over just a hair above medium heat. Make sure it's good and hot before you put any batter in!

Whisk all ingredients together to make a smooth batter, then let sit for 10-15 minutes until bubbles form. Drop by scant 1/3 cups onto hot griddle and follow instructions above for perfect hotcakes.

This will turn out about 15 pancakes. They are dynamite out of the freezer. Just put waxed paper between each pancake and slip the stack into a freezer bag. Take one out, pop it in the microwave for 45 seconds to a minute and a half (depending on power) and you've got a fresh pancake that tastes like it just came off the griddle. I've stored them for up to three months this way. My sons love my pancakes, and this way I can have one for them before they head off to school anytime!

ADD-INS: They are limitless. The "Cadillac" of add-in combinations, as far as my boys are concerned, is toasted pecans and chocolate chips. You can even go savory and add cheese and herbs, if you wish.