Mix dry ingredients and slowly add in some milk (you may or may not use 1 full cup, so take it slow), the egg (beaten) and vanilla. The batter should resemble a runny, thick glue! There are times when my husband makes the batter where I see a wooden spoon almost standing up by itself (he always triples the recipe to feed all the neighbors). And I usually have to let the bowl soak afterward, that's how gluey this batter is. Scoop out desired amount by a cup and pour into a hot greased griddle and cook slowly until a nice shade of brown on each side.

Any leftovers keep well wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for the next day. They freeze well too.