Homemade Pancakes

1 ½ cups flour

3 ½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 tbl sugar

1 ¼ cup milk

1 egg

3 tbl butter, melted

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.