In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and oil (or melted butter) until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined. A few lumps are fine; do not overmix.
Heat a lightly oiled pan or griddle over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup (approx. 60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more oil to the pan if needed.
Serve the pancakes hot, with optional maple syrup or berries if using.
💡 Pro Tips for Pancake Glory: 🥞 ✨ For extra fluff, don't overmix the batter! A few lumps are totally okay – it means tender pancakes! 🔥 Make sure your pan is properly heated before pouring the batter. The first pancake is always the test run! 🤣 🍓 If you happen to have some berries or a banana hanging around, slicing them on top is pure breakfast bliss (and still budget-friendly!).
