Basic Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   in a mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   in another bowl combine egg, milk, cooking oil, and vanilla.
3. 3
   add liquid ingredients to dry flour mixture all at once and stir just until moistened.
4. 4
   mixture will be slightly lumpy.
5. 5
   use a paper towel to rub a little cooking oil over the griddle.
6. 6
   set to medium heat.
7. 7
   heat the griddle.
8. 8
   sprinkle a few drops of water on the griddle.
9. 9
   if they jump, the griddle is hot enough to use.
10. 10
    measure 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and pour onto hot griddle.
11. 11
    when bubbles cover the surface of the pancake and the edges look dry,turn over with a pancake turner.
12. 12
    cook until golden brown.
13. 13
    remove pancakes with pancake turner.
14. 14
    repeat until all batter is used.
15. 15
    serve with syrup or fruit.