Basic Pancakes and Waffles

Directions

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   Add sugar to mix.
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   Beat egg slightly and mix with the water.
3. 3
   Add water to mix and stir for about 25 strokes (lumpy batter is OKAY!
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   Pour about 1/4 cup of batter on greased, heated griddle or skillet, or slightly less in a waffle iron.
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   Turn pancake when bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes.
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   VARIATIONS:.
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   BACON PANCAKES: Drain fat from 2 strips of crisp bacon.
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   Crumble into the pancake batter.
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    BLUEBERRY: Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries to batter.
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    If you use canned, drain them first, and make a syrup from the juice.
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    PINEAPPLE: Add 1/2 cup crushed, drained pineapple to batter.
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    CORNMEAL: Substitute 1/2 cup cornmeal for 1/2 cup mix in the basic recipe.
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    PECAN: (or other nuts) Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans to batter.