Red Velvet Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons red liquid food coloring
• Sweet Cream-Cheese Butter
• Garnish: powdered sugar

Preparation

1. Sift together first 6 ingredients into a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and next 3 ingredients in another bowl. Gradually stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot buttered griddle or large nonstick skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked. Turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until done. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet, and keep warm in a 200° oven up to 30 minutes. Serve with Sweet Cream-Cheese Butter.
2. Note: When using a griddle, heat it to 350°.
3. Tip: For tender pancakes, don't overmix the batter; it should be lumpy.