The Best Pancakes
Serves 2
Preparation time 5 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
Ingredients
CAST IRON EQUIPMENT: GRIDDLE
1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk or whole-fat milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon (15g) butter, melted
Butter for coating the pan
pinch of salt

Instructions
Note: Buttermilk can be substituted with milk however if you’re like me and like your pancakes more tender and slightly tangy buttermilk is the way to go.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined and moistened. Do not over-mix.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat with butter. For each pancake, drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the surface of the pancakes, have some bubbles and the bottom appears golden brown. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Make sure to coat the skillet with 1/4 teaspoon of butter before every pancake or batch of pancakes to prevent sticking.
Serve immediately while the pancakes are still warm. Drizzle with maple syrup or desired topping.