Yield: About 8 to 10 (6-inch) pancakes

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1¼ cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons soy or almond milk, optional

1. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the water, oil, vanilla and optional soy or almond milk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir until just blended.

2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Pour batter onto the griddle or skillet until it forms a 6-inch puddle. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry; check underneath to see if the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter.