Best Breakfast Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2. 2
   Beat the egg and milk together in a bowl. In a different bowl, add the milk mixture to the melted butter, stirring constantly with a whisk to blend.
3. 3
   Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just enough to moisten the flour mixture. It should look a little lumpy. (If you overwork the mixture, the pancakes will be tough.) This is a thick batter but if it seems too thick, add a bit more milk.
4. 4
   Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat and coat it with spray on oil.
5. 5
   Drop the batter from a large spoon (about 1/4 cup) and cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface bubbles and is dotted with holes.
6. 6
   Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. This happens quickly so peek after 30 seconds and watch carefully! Adjust the heat setting if necessary.
7. 7
   Wipe the griddle totally clean with a paper towel between batches.
8. 8
   Serve immediately.