Old-Fashioned Pancakes

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla (if using) until smooth.

Make the Batter – Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Cook Pancakes – Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.

Flip & Finish – Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

Serve Warm – Stack and serve with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.