Everyday Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Beat eggs into 1 1/2 cups milk, then stir in 2 tablespoons melted cooled butter, if using it.
4. 4
   Gently stir this mixture into dry ingredients, mixing only enough to moisten flour; don't worry about a few lumps.
5. 5
   If batter seems thick, add a little more milk.
6. 6
   Place a teaspoon or 2 of butter or oil on griddle or skillet.
7. 7
   When butter foam subsides or oil shimmers, ladle batter onto griddle or skillet, making pancakes of any size you like.
8. 8
   Adjust heat as necessary; usually, first batch will require higher heat than subsequent batches.
9. 9
   Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to surface and bottoms brown, after 2 to 4 minutes.
10. 10
    Cook until second side is lightly browned.
11. 11
    Serve, or hold on an ovenproof plate in a 200-degree oven for up to 15 minutes.