Potato Griddle Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup cold, cooked mashed potatoes
• 1/3 cup shortening, melted

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; stir well. Combine eggs, milk, potatoes, and shortening; beat well. Stir into dry ingredients.
2. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook until tops are covered with bubbles and edges are slightly dry. Turn and cook until bottom sides are browned. Serve with butter and syrup.