Best. Pancakes. Ever.

A few years ago I heard Oprah say that she had a fundamental belief that televisions should not be in the bedroom--so I took mine out and tried to live with it like that for awhile.  I figured if Oprah said it was a good idea, it had to be.  I mean, it's OPRAH after all.

I hated every second of the television free bedroom and we put the television back in.  

Since this little experience, I've challenged myself to see discover what fundamental beliefs I have around our house.  

I totally have one in the kitchen.  I have a fundamental belief that you should never eat anything pre-mixed, or boxed.  Never. Ever. Ever.  I mean it.

Why?  Well, a few reasons.  1) It's unhealthy; 2) It's processed and includes things you don't need; 3) It's much more expensive; 4) It doesn't save much time.  Honestly, my list could go on.  Bottom line is: we don't do boxed ANYTHING.  Ever.  

One of The Boss' favorite things is pancakes.  When I say he loves them, I mean, he L.O.V.E, loves them.  Given my fundamental belief that nothing should ever come in a box--I have forbidden the pancake mixes to be brought into our home and I've been on an almost-weekly-attempt to fine-tune my pancake recipe.  Newsflash: I HAVE DONE IT!  Bisquick has nothing on me now.  

Seriously, this mornings pancakes were tadiefor.  Here's the recipe-enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 egg

1 1/4 cup whole milk

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Directions:

In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.  Make a well in the center and pour in the milk and egg.  Mix.  Add the melted butter and stir until smooth.

Heat a oiled griddle (cast iron is best) and scoop the batter on the griddle.  Flip when bubbles start to form.