Whisk together the eggs, melted butter or oil, milk, and vanilla., In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Stir in the egg mixture., To make pancakes: Preheat the griddle to medium (350°F), greasing it lightly. Scoop the batter by 1/4-cupfuls onto the griddle., Cook pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, till the tops lose their shine and bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side., Serve hot, with butter and syrup., To make waffles: Prepare the batter as directed, adding the extra fat; this will help make the waffles crisp. To cook, follow the directions that come with your waffle iron.