Basic Pancakes
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Ingredients
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Method
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or oil) and egg. Add dry ingredients to milk mixture, whisk until just moistened (do not overmix, a few small lumps are fine).
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.
For each pancake, spoon 2 to 3 tablepoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round.
Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Serve warm, with desired toppings.