Classic Pancake Stack

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

~3 min

In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

~3 min

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined — a few lumps are fine.

~2 min

Why: Overmixing develops gluten and makes the pancakes tough.

Melt a little butter in a heated pan, ladle in the batter, and cook both sides until golden.

~5 min

Watch out: If the pan is too hot, the outside burns before the inside cooks — use medium-low heat and flip once bubbles form on the surface.

Stack the pancakes on a plate and top with the remaining butter and maple syrup.

~2 min