Pancakes for Maturos

We take our pancakes seriously at the Ryan's house - ensuring that even Tex and Maggie get in on the action. This recipe is for our dear friend Maturos, who is going to school in Australia and suddenly has a craving. It was voted one of the top 10 Martha Stewart recipes of all time, and our little family has been enjoying it for years:

Best Buttermilk Pancakes

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups of buttermilk

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle

1 cup fresh blueberries (optional)

1) Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter; whisk to combine. Batter should have small to media lumps.

2) Test griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If water bounces and spatters off griddle, it is hot enough. Brush griddle with either melted butter or bacon fat.

3) Pour 1/2 cup of batter on griddle and scatter with berries. When pancakes bubble on top and are slightly dry around the edges, flip.