Pop's Pancakes

I'm about to tell you something that will firmly cement my reputation as a picky eater (which I deny, by the way): I don't like pancakes that much. In my defense, I have nothing against pancakes. I just wouldn't ever choose them for breakfast. Ever. I would choose scrambled eggs or french toast or pretty much anything else before I'd choose pancakes. Once, at the Original Pancake House, I actually ordered a big bowl of yogurt and granola instead of pancakes. Did you notice the subtle irony there?

That being said, my father in law makes really delicious pancakes. I mentioned last week that my husband's family almost always has biscuits and gravy at family gatherings, but what we have even more often is Pop's Pancakes. They are a true family favorite, whole-heartedly loved by both young and old.

Pop's Pancakes

from my sweet father-in-law

2 cups flour
1 rounded Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 quart buttermilk

In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Place eggs and oil in a blender, and add enough buttermilk to equal 1 quart. Blend together, then whisk mixture into dry ingredients. Cook on a hot griddle and serve with butter and maple syrup.