Apple Spice Pancakes
(by request) Disclaimer I mostly cook by the TLAR (That Looks About Right) method, so this is nothing like an actual recipe, and might take some experimentation. I know, because every time I go in the kitchen, it's an experiment. Preparations Wake up late, with a whole Saturday morning ahead of you. Put on water for tea (a good strong Assam/Irish breakfast type, of course). While chopping up your apples (see below), preheat a griddle on medium low. Rub some butter on it--the more the better, in my experience. I'm sure there's a limit to how much butter is a good thing, but I haven't reached it yet. Pancakes Dry ingredients: 3 or 4 handfuls whole wheat flour A teaspoon or so double acting baking powder A little less baking soda A good, hefty tablespoon or two of powdered buttermilk (or you can use real buttermilk in place of milk, below; or you can throw in a spoonful of plain yogurt or sour cream) 3 or 4 dashes of salt A couple table spoons of brown sugar You can a