Basic Buttermilk Pancakes

With all of the maple syrup making going on, of course the kids have been begging for pancakes. And of course, being a loving mom (and geeking out about the awesomeness of making homemade maple syrup), I've given in and made them once or twice in the last couple weeks. For just a simple, basic pancake to smother in maple syrup, this is my favorite. They're super simple to whip up, they come out light and fluffy, and my kids love them.

Basic Buttermilk Pancakes

1 1/4 cups flour (sprouted whole wheat is my go-to - here's how you make it)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp butter, melted

1 1/4 cups buttermilk (regular milk works fine, too - just add 1/2 tsp cream of tartar to activate the baking soda)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp sweetener of choice (honey, sugar, or maple syrup all work great)

Mix dry ingredients, then add liquid ingredients. Fry as desired.