Tropic of Mom's short stack pancakes

As a college boy, my husband apparently thought he was a cool chef when he took that pancake batter you just add water to, shake in a bottle, and squirt it in a hot pan.

Gag!

Friends don't let friends eat pancakes made from a mix.

Please.

Do yourself, your family, and your friends a favor this weekend and plan to make these pancakes from scratch. It doesn't really take that much more time than Bisquick or Aunt Jemima. Trust me. These are far superior. Heck, even if you don't use this particular recipe, just use any pancake recipe. You'll be converted.

Tropic of Mom's Short Stack Pancakes

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Directions
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and place on the stove over medium heat. Set a plate in the oven set to warm.

Combine the dry ingredients, then slowly add the wet ingredients. Stir the batter just enough to mix everything well -- don't mix it too much.

Make pancakes by dropping a heaping tablespoon of batter onto the hot skillet. When bubbles begin to form in the center and edges start to look dry, use a spatula to lift and flip the pancakes over. Pancakes should be golden brown. Cook for about one more minute. Move pancakes to plate in warm oven, or serve immediately with your favorite toppings (butter, syrup, fruit spread, sliced bananas, peaches, etc.). Makes about two dozen small pancakes.

Please let me know if you make these and get converted!

What do you like to put on your pancakes?