1/2      cup                  active starter
            1/2      cup                  pancake mix
            1        each                 large egg
            1        tablespoon           cooking oil
            1/2      cup                  milk
            1/2      teaspoon             soda

           Mix all ingredients well.  Be careful not to over mix.  Small lumps are ok.
           Lightly grease a hot cast iron griddle.  Drop onto griddle with a large
           spoon while the batter is still rising.