Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
2. 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.

Interesting Facts

• Pancakes have been popular for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Greece.
• The traditional American pancake is believed to have originated in the early 19th century.
• Pancakes are a popular breakfast food in many countries around the world.