Sourdough Pancakes

These lighter-than-air pancakes were the mainstay of the Forty-Niners' diet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, unsifted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup Sourdough Starter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. Combine egg, Sourdough Starter, milk and oil.
3. Stir into the flour mixture until well combined.
4. Using 2 tablespoonsful of batter for each pancake, bake on a hot, lightly greased griddle until golden brown, turning once.