Preparation

• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt by whisking them together.
• In a separate large bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and vanilla using a whisk. Gradually add the melted butter while whisking until it is well incorporated.
• Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding them together until just mixed. It's okay if some lumps remain; avoid overmixing.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until it's hot but not burning.
• Add enough butter to coat the griddle, then pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto it. Cook the pancake until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to lift, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until it turns golden brown and becomes fluffy, another 2 to 3 minutes. Move the pancake to a wire rack. Clean the griddle and repeat this process with additional butter and the remaining batter, yielding around 10 pancakes.
• Serve the pancakes on plates with butter and syrup.