Pancakes for a Crowd

Although you can half this recipe, once the scent permeates the house, you might not have too many left. I've also found that you can freeze the leftovers and just warm them in the microwave on another day. Pancakes for a Crowd 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 4 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons olive oil (regular vegetable oil works, too!) Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix to just combine. Don't overmix! If the batter is too thick, add drops of buttermilk. Too wet? Add tablespoons of flour. Vegetable oil spray either a large frying pan or griddle and pour about a quarter cup of batter keeping some distance from each to allow for spreading. When the surface forms bubbles, flip over and finish cooking until golden on both sides. Serve hot with butter, syrup, fresh berries, jam/jelly, or just powdered sugar with a sprinkle of fresh lemon. Ideas . . . No whole wheat on hand? Use just all-purpose flour. Blueberry pancakes sound good? Add a cup after the batter is mixed. Cinnamon, sugar, and butter is a good option.