Special Pancakes (Batter Cakes)

• 6 slices firm white bread (I use whatever type I have on hand)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (maybe less, for griddle or skillet)

1. Using a serrated knife, trim the crusts off the bread & then cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, flour, sugar and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk & eggs, then stir in the melted butter. Add to dry ingredients, stirring to blend.
4. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes.
5. Stir mixture well, breaking up some of the cubes.
6. Heat large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat (I use 300-350u0b0 on my old electric griddle).
7. Lightly brush the griddle with vegetable oil (I use a paper towel folded several times to spread the oil evenly onto the griddle.) Non-stick cooking spray can be substituted but I have found we prefer to use the light film of oil because it really adds to the outer color & texture of the pancake.
8. Pour a scant 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle. Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottoms are lightly browned.
9. With a large spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over to brown the other side. Repeat til all the batter is used up. Serve with syrups or jams of your choice.

white bread, flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, butter, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/special-pancakes-batter-cakes-380167 (may not work)