Pancakes

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons white sugar

• 1 ¼ cups milk

• 1 egg

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• dash of vanilla extract

Prep time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes.

Yield: 8 pancakes

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.