It was on December 1, 1955, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She is credited with saying that she was "just plain tired and my feet hurt." Years later in her autobiography she states that she was just tired of always "giving in." Her refusal to move from her seat sparked the successful Montgomery bus boycott, a significant milestone in the Civil Rights Movement.
I have a copy of her "Featherlight Pancakes" recipe. I understand it was found among her belongings written on the back of an envelope. In her honor today, here is the recipe, and a culinary connection to the fifties.
Featherlight Pancakes
Sift together: 1 Cup flour, 2 Tablespoons baking powder,
1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons sugar.
Mix: 1 egg, 1-1/4 Cup milk, 1/3 cup peanut butter, melted,
1 Tablespoon shortening or oil.
Combine with dry ingredients. Cook at 275 degrees on griddle.
The unusual ingredient here in a pancake recipe is melted peanut butter. Added flavor, added protein.
Happy Birthday, Rosa Parks. Thank you for your courage.
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