Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a small bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg well until the eggwhite is no longer visible. Add the milk, vanilla, and melted butter and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, and whisk until there is no visible flour left.
Cook the pancakes:
Heat a non-stick large pan over medium heat. Once hot, grease, spray, or melt butter on the hot surface.
Immediately, pour about ⅓ to ½ of the pancake batter on the greased pan. Cook the first side for about 2 minutes, until the edges begin to look defined and bubbles form.
Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 2 minutes. Avoid pressing down on the pancakes after flipping.
Serve:
Plate your pancakes and serve with fresh fruit and syrup.
Notes
You can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips, a few blueberries, or ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon into the batter.