American Pancakes

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Ingredients

1 cup	all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons	sugar
1 tablespoon	baking powder
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	milk
1 large	egg
2 tablespoons	unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon	vanilla extract
—	butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2 In another bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. 3 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
4. 4 Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. 5 Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
6. 6 Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes.
8. 8 Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.