Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes

Instead of throwing away the starter discard, you can use it to make some delicious pancakes. They turn out light and fluffy, and they are so good.  It's a great way to start your day, and they don't take long to prepare, either.

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 milk
1 c. sourdough starter
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbs melted butter or oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. 

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, sourdough starter, egg and butter or oil. Whisk only until combined. It is all right if there are a few small lumps in the batter. 

Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle plate on medium heat. Spray the surface with cooking spray, or use some butter or margarine. Be careful, so the butter does not burn. If you have a temperature control on the griddle plate, heat 300° to 350°.

Pour about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot skillet.  You can use more batter if you want bigger pancakes.. Cook until you see bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to become firm up. It can take 2 to 3 minutes, depending on your griddle and how hot the skillet is. Carefully, lift one side of the pancake to see if it is lightly browned. If it is, then flip the pancake with a spatula. Cook until browned on the other side, about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the pancake is cooked through. 

Serve warm with butter, syrup, fruit, powdered sugar or what ever you like to put on your pancakes.