How do you make a pancake?

Ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 egg

- 1 cup milk

- 1 tablespoon melted butter

- Oil or butter for greasing the pan

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients:

- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.

2. Mix wet ingredients:

- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter until well blended.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients:

- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Small lumps are okay. Overmixing can result in dense pancakes.

4. Heat a pan:

- Preheat a lightly oiled or buttered griddle or frying pan over medium-low heat.

5. Pour batter:

- Using a ladle or measuring cup, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.

6. Cook:

- Let the pancakes cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Avoid flipping them too early, or they will tear.

7. Flip:

- When the edges look dry and bubbles have formed on the surface, use a spatula to carefully flip the pancakes.

8. Continue cooking:

- Cook the other side of the pancakes for another 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown.

9. Serve:

- Remove the pancakes from the pan and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or whatever you prefer.

Tips:

- For fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking.

- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the pancakes. Give each pancake enough space to spread out.

- Adjust the cooking time and temperature according to your stove and the thickness you prefer for your pancakes.

Remember that practice makes perfect, and your pancakes will improve over time as you gain experience. Enjoy your delicious homemade pancakes!