Step 1

Brush griddle with vegetable oil; heat griddle to 375°F. (Cooking surface is the proper temperature if pancakes are golden after cooking 1 minute 15 seconds on first side, 1 minute on the second.)

Step 2

In 6- to 6 1/2-quart bowl, stir all ingredients with wire whisk or hand beater until well blended. Pour batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls or spoon batter by #24 scoop onto hot griddle.

Step 3

Cook until edges are dry. Turn pancakes; cook until golden brown. (Griddle may need to be oiled between batches.)