World Cuisines: Pancakes (USA)

Ingerdients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk (room temperature or slightly warmer)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled down
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - optional
- additional butter or vegetable oil/frying spray

Preparation:
- Sift the flour with baking powder once or twice into a large bowl for better fluffiness.
- Add sugar and salt to the flour.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, add the butter and vanilla and mix together.
- Slowly add the milk and gently beat in.
 - Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the wet mixture slowly, stirring constantly and gently.
- Mix until smooth. Do not overmix because you will end up with flat/heavy pancakes.
- It is ok if there are few lumps. 
- Heat a large skillet or your favorite pancake-size skillet on a medium high heat.
- Add some butter/lightly grease the skillet and pour some pancake batter on it. (1/4 of a cup or how much you want for desired size).
- Fry until golden brown.

Today, I made 4 pancakes (5 1/4 inch) for 2 people. 

Top with your favorite fresh fruit, butter, maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!