Self-Rising Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

Directions

1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and oil or melted butter until foamy. Add to the flour mixture and mix until blended; leaving a few small lumps is OK.
3. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes, while your griddle or frying pan heats up. Heat to medium high (375°F to 400°F), until a drop of water dribbled onto the surface bounces across it. Brush lightly with vegetable oil, or spray with non-stick baking spray.
4. For each pancake, drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface. Flip the pancakes over once bubbles have risen to the surface, and cook the second side until golden brown. Serve hot.

Variations:

• Apple Cider Pancakes: Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice with the dry ingredients. Substitute 1/4 cup of the buttermilk with 1/2 cup boiled apple cider.