My little friend makes pancakes

Yeasted pancake batter.

The artist at work.

Pancake minis!

The recipe for these pancakes required a packet of yeast and 1 hr of patience while letting the batter do it's thing. They pancakes were fluffy and had a yeasty/nutty flavor. Pretty good. Not sure it's worth all the wait though! Here's the recipe:

Yeasted Pancakes

(adapted from this recipe)

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk (low fat/skim is fine), warm
• 1/4 cup water, warm
• 2 large eggs2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast and sugar. Stir in warm (110F) milk and water, mixing vigorously until smooth.

Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 1 hour.

In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, melted butter, vanilla. Stir in the rest of the flour and the salt. Pour into yeast mixture and stir until smooth. Add in baking soda and stir well. Batter will be quite thick.

Heat a griddle or large skillet until very hot; a drop of water will sizzle and dance on the surface. Drop dollops onto hot griddle and cook until golden brown.

Serve immediately.

Makes 6 generous servings.