The Easiest Pancake Recipe Ever, As Perfected by Our Test Ki

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. sugar

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. milk or buttermilk

3 tbsp. butter, melted

1 large egg

vegetable oil for brushing pan

Directions

In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, butter and, egg; stir until flour is moistened.

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until drop of water sizzles; brush lightly with oil. In batches, scoop batter by scant 1/4-cupfuls into skillet, spreading to 3 1/2 inches each. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and edges are dry. With wide spatula, turn; cook 2 minutes more or until golden. Transfer to platter or keep warm on a cookie sheet in 225°F oven.

Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with more oil if necessary.