In the old days, cooks would spread the liquid batter right onto the wood stove or else use a cast-iron stove plate for cooking.

This recipe makes about 40 pancakes, small or thick, depending on tastes and appetites.

1. Mix the ingredients to form a smooth, fairly liquid batter;
2. Pour the batter into a buttered skillet 15 cm (6") in diameter;
3. Once little bubbles appear all over the top of the pancake, turn it over;
4. Serve the pancakes hot, topped with maple syrup.