I promise I didn't change any of the ingredients or the proportions so your pancakes can be as good as mine - and my grandma's. Many a grandmother in Lodi has been unofficially 'known' to alter and share recipes so only when they make them, they are absolutely delicious.
But, I'll do just about anything for a good book review of Pancakes Are Better Than Brains now available on Amazon. Kidding. I welcome honest reviews if you do decide to order my 1st childrens' book.
I sincerely hope that you and the little monsters in your life enjoy this story of Mortimer the brain eating monster. I also find my nephews very clever. I think bullies can be synonymous with monsters. Creative solutions are always, always better than resorting to violence.
Here's what you'll need to make these super delicious pancakes (aka Hot Cakes)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar, maple syrup or honey
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter( OK, these are for a monster who isn't worried about his cholesterol)
- 2 cups buttermilk or milk
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (fine or medium ground)
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
Mix all these ingredients with a spoon in a glass bowl. Add more milk if needed to make the batter like a muddy creek. Heat the skillet or griddle until it's very hot so that when you drip one drop of water on it, it bubbles and races on the griddle/skillet surface.
Makes 10 - 4" pancakes
Add whipped cream, berries and chocolate chips for special monster win over power. Because with the added whipped cream, berries, and chocolate chips, who can deny that pancakes really are better than brains.
Bon appetite and happy holidays to you and yours. Wishing you a safe and merry holiday season!
