Diner Griddle Cakes

Diner Griddle Cakes The vanilla yogurt and buttermilk contributes to the tenderness of these pancakes as well as giving them a subtle sourdough-like flavor that goes well with butter and warm maple syrup. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons baking soda 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 cup vanilla yogurt 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 to 4 tablespoons butter to grease griddle In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs; add yogurt and mix well. Stir in buttermilk and melted butter. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients all at once and whisk just until moistened. Heat griddle and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat (300ºF / 150ºC for electric griddle). Pour 1/4 cup batter into griddle for each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until underside is golden, then flip. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until center springs back when gently pressed. Use additional butter, if necessary to prepare remaining batter. Makes 24 pancakes.