Pancakes

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Mix the milk + lemon juice/vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. This basically makes a quick buttermilk.

Step 2

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, melted butter, vanilla, and milk mixture.

Step 4

4. Pour wet into dry and stir just until combined. A few lumps are good—overmixing makes pancakes less fluffy.

Step 5

5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 6

6. Let the batter sit 5 minutes.

Step 7

7. Cook on a buttered skillet over medium-low/medium heat. Use about ¼ cup batter per pancake.

Step 8

8. Flip when bubbles appear and the edges look set. Cook another 1–2 minutes.