Easy American Pancakes

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay.

Melt the butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once melted, ladle about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove the pancakes from the skillet and keep warm while you repeat with the remaining batter.