Anytime Pancakes Recipe

My youngest son loves pancakes.  I don't mind whipping up a batch anytime as it's one of the few things my picky eater will eat.  I used to whip out the box of pancake mix until a friend shared an easy breezy recipe for pancakes and now it's a standby in our home.  We're one of those "Breakfast Anytime" households so pancakes for dinner is not a rarity.

Last weekend, my son asked me why my pancakes tasted so good.  "Mommy, what's your secret ingredient", he asked.  I fumbled for an answer because I don't have a "secret ingredient.  I thought about it for a second or two and then just blurted out "Apple pie spice".  "Apple pie spice?" 

Yep, one time I was out of cinnamon so I used apple pie spice instead and the family loved it.  So without further ado, I present my Anytime Pancakes recipe and welcome you to try them.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
• t tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1 egg
• Optional:  1 tsp. vanilla 
• Cooking spray

Directions:

1. Sift dry ingredients and stir
2. Add milk and egg.  Mix a bit.  Mix should be a little lumpy.  You may need to add a little more milk to get desired consistency
3. Spray skillet with cooking spray
4. Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat
5. Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet
6. Cook until bubbles appear on top of pancake and flip to brown other side 
7. Serve with favorite syrup or fruit topping

Mix the wet ingredients in with the dry.  Batter should be a little lumpy.

Watch for bubbles.  Bubbles will appear and pop.

That's when you know it's time to flip your pancakes.

Golden brown and ready to top with your favorite syrup or fresh fruit.

I hope you'll try my pancake recipe next time you get a craving for pancakes.  

What's your favorite way to top pancakes?  Syrup and butter?  Fruit topping?  Other?

Happy eats!!!