Basic Pancakes

Step 1 · Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 200°F. Have a baking sheet or heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven.

Step 2 · Mix Dry Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

• 1 cupAll-purpose Flour, spooned and leveled
• 2 tspBaking Powder
• ½ tspSalt

Step 3 · Mix Wet Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or oil), and egg.

• 1 cupMilk
• Butter, to serve

Step 4 · Combine Ingredients

Add dry ingredients to milk mixture; whisk until just moistened. (Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.)

• 1 cupMilk

Step 5 · Heat and Oil Skillet

Heat a large skillet (nonstick or cast-iron) or griddle over medium. Fold a sheet of paper towel in half, and moisten with oil; carefully rub skillet with oiled paper towel.

Step 6 · Spoon Batter

For each pancake, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round (you should be able to fit 2 to 3 in a large skillet).

Step 7 · Cook First Side

Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 8 · Flip Pancakes

Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.