2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and ginger
pinch of nutmeg and cloves
Combine the above dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup milk
1/2 melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix eggs and 1 cup of milk. Beat well. Add remaining liquids and mix until combined.
Stir liquids into the dry ingredients until just moistened.....will be lumpy. Pour onto a hot greased griddle. Flip when edges bubble. Serve with soft butter and warm syrup.
Varieties:
Add one of the following fruits for a delicious change: fresh blueberries, bananas, peaches, etc. to the batter.