Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk the water, oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract togehter. Pour the dry ingredients over the wet mixture and whisk until combined. Don't overmix trying to get rid of all the lumps or your pancakes will be flat. Some lumps in the batter are okay.

Step 3

Grease a skillet over medium loaf heat. Then start cooking your pancakes about 1/3 cup of batter at a time.

Step 4

Cook on one side until you start seeing slight bubbles in the batter. Once that happens check if the bottom is golden and flip the pancake. Cook some more for 2-3 minutes then serve immediately. Repeat with the rest of the pancakes and grease your skillet as needed.