Step 1

In a bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt).

Step 2

In another bowl whisk the egg with milk and melted butter. Add vanilla extract.

Step 3

Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk lightly until just combined and remove big lumps (DO NOT overmix).

Step 4

Lightly brush a skillet with a piece of butter (or use 1 tablespoon of oil instead). Then using a ¼ measuring cup spoon the batter and spread it into a circle.

Step 5

Cook on the first side until bubbles appear and the edges start to look a bit dry, the bottom of the pancakes should be golden-brown (around 3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second sides are golden brown.

Step 6

Drizzle with maple or pancake syrup, add your toppings, and serve.