Gather Your Ingredients You’ll need 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 3 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 ¼ cups of milk, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Mix the Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This ensures an even distribution of dry ingredients for fluffy pancakes.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter. Make sure the butter has cooled slightly to avoid cooking the egg.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; lumps are okay—they ensure tender pancakes!
Preheat and Grease the Griddle Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. The surface is ready when drops of water sizzle.
Cook the Pancakes Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve and Enjoy Stack your pancakes high and serve with butter, syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings. These old-fashioned pancakes are a guaranteed hit every time!