Step 1

Whisk together flour, baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and granulated sugar in a small bowl.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and add a small splash of seltzer if you have it.

Step 4

Spread the batter onto a parchment paper-lined 13x18-inch sheet tray. (If you’re looking for super-fluffy pancakes, try a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.) Sprinkle the batter with lines of berries, chocolate chips, pieces of cooked bacon, or anything else you like in a pancake, then slide the tray into a 425ºF oven. Cook for 10-14 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. If using a deeper baking dish, cook for 18-20 minutes.

Step 5

When the sheet tray pancakes are fully cooked, remove from the oven and let cool for about five minutes. Slice the pancakes into squares, and serve with maple syrup, jams, whipped cream, and any other sugar-laden substance you enjoy pouring over your breakfast.