1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Dash of ground cloves
1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. molasses
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto a hot skillet. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Yield 9 (4 inch) pancakes.