These lighter-than-air pancakes were the mainstay of the Forty-Niners' diet.

1 cup all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, beaten
1 cup Sourdough Starter
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Combine egg, Sourdough Starter, milk and oil. Stir into the flour mixture until wellcombined. Using 2 tablespoonsful of batter for each pancake, bake on a hot, lightly greased griddle until golden brown, turning once.