Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Directions

Make the batter

Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

Rest briefly

Let the batter sit for 5 minutes so the flour hydrates and the pancakes cook up a little fluffier.

Cook

Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat. Add about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set, then flip and cook until golden.

Notes

  • Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  • Add blueberries or chocolate chips after portioning the batter into the pan.