Yeasted breads are a delight to make! Funny how quick bread actually is to prepare, once you discount the rising and proving time (when you do something else). I've not yet made a yeasted pancake, but the fermenty magical scent of fresh yeast bubbling in the mug, makes everything worthwhile. Plus you can use the two hours on a Sunday morn to potter in the garden or write that novel or something.. ;-)
A friend of mine, cold rises his dough in the fridge overnight (or chilly outhouse) so you get the fine crumb of small bubbles, meaning there's no need to knock back and prove. Or something, never tried it myself.
Thanks for reminding me of E. David Richd, a fantastically comprehensive tome - no idea where I've stowed my old volume away though! My bookshelves are a complete mess. Loads in boxes in loft too. Argh! In equal disarray is my a (cough) 'collection' of baking tins - which I began collecting at twelve or so, from jumble sales! Kughelhofs and all-sorts, They really need a sort out.