1 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

NOTE: Sweet milk may be substituted for buttermilk, but add 2 teaspoons more baking powder and omit the soda.

Blend liquids; add dry ingredients and stir until barely blended. The secret of fluffy pancakes is not to beat them. To keep them fluffy, don't stack them.

For waffles: Add 2 more eggs and 2 more tablespoons oil. Separate eggs and beat whites separately until fluffy. Lightly fold into the rest of the batter. Bake 3-4 minutes.