Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a cast-iron griddle on medium heat until hot, and preheat oven to 200F.
2. 2
   While the griddle is heating, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk.
3. 3
   In a large liquid measuring cup, combine the water, oil, and milk.
4. 4
   Pour the water mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix with a wire whisk until just combined.
5. 5
   Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
6. 6
   Spray the griddle liberally with dairy-free cooking spray (repeat this process each time you put down a new pool of batter).
7. 7
   Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated griddle, and cook until small bubbles start to form on top.
8. 8
   Flip and cook the other side until light brown.
9. 9
   Transfer the pancakes to the warmed oven, and repeat.
10. 10
    Chocolate-Chip Pancakes: Prepare Pancakes recipe as directed.
11. 11
    After pouring each 1/4 cup of batter on the hot griddle, sprinkle 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
12. 12
    Blueberry Pancakes: Prepare Pancakes recipe as directed.
13. 13
    After pouring each 14 cup of batter on the hot griddle, add a sprinkling of fresh or frozen blueberries over the top of the batter.