IHOP Country Griddle Cakes (Cream of Wheat Pancakes)

1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup instant Cream of Wheat cereal
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk powder*
1 1/2 cups water*
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil

NOTE: In place of the buttermilk powder and 1 1/2 cups water, you can use 1 1/2 cups liquid buttermilk.

Combine all ingredients. Mix at high speed of electric mixer until smooth - batter will be thin. Pour onto hot skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side or until brown.