The Light of April Pancakes

Along with some of our favorite birds, the sunlight is returning!

Red-winged Blackbird 

2 Osprey in their nest

rub a dub, dub, dub: 3 Eastern Bluebirds

Incredible avian photography provided by Lanny McDowell

Celebrate the lightness of April with us as we create these simple "Light and Fluffy Pancakes."

The Light of April (Light & Fluffy) Pancakes
adapted from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
serves 3-4
1 C milk
4 eggs, separated
1 C all-purpose flour
Dash salt
1 T sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
softed butter or neutral oil

Beat milk and egg yolks. Mix dry ingredients. Beat egg whites with a whisk or electric mixer until stiff but not dry.

Combine dry ingredients and milk-yolk mixture, stirring to blend. Gently fold into the beaten egg whites; they should remain somewhat distinct in the batter.

Preheat griddle and add oil/butter. As you ladle batter onto the griddle, be sure each pancake has some egg whites. Serve, or hold in a 200 degree oven for up to 15 minutes.

(custom backdrop created by O)

If you like spongecake, you will love these! If you prefer a richer pancake, maybe we suggest . . . adding melted butter to the batter?

I am trying to learn more about the birds around us. Want to join me? A friend and mentor, Saskia Vanderhoop of Sassafras Nature-based Education suggests taking a free mini bird course at http://birdlanguage.com.