Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C), with a heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or vegetable oil), and egg.

Step 4

Pour the dry ingredients to the milk mixture, and stir (do not overmix).

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat generously with vegetable oil.

Step 6

For each pancake, spoon 2 or 3 Tablespoons of batter onto skillet. Cook until the surface of pancakes have some bubbles, about 1 minute. Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until brown on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Step 7

Transfer to the heatproof platter, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven until serving. Serve warm, with desired topping such as maple syrup, fresh berries or banana slices.