Sift together dry ingredients. Combine eggs, melted butter and milk. Mix the liquid ingredients quickly into the dry ingredients. Test the griddle by letting a few drops of cold water fall on it. If the water bounces and sputters, the griddle is ready to use. If the water just sits and boils, the griddle is not hot enough. If the water vanishes, the griddle is too hot. When bubbles appear on the upper surfaces, but before they break, lift the cakes with a spatula to see how well they have browned. Turn the cakes only once and continue cooking them until the second side is done.