Take your large mixing bowl first.
Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
Whisk them until everything is well combined.
This creates an even mixture for fluffy pancakes.
Crack eggs into a separate bowl.
Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Whisk these ingredients until they're fully mixed.
Make sure the butter isn't too hot.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture slowly.
Stir gently with your whisk or spoon.
Don't overmix the batter at all.
Small lumps are perfectly fine and expected.
Set your griddle to medium heat now.
Let it warm up for two minutes.
Add a small amount of butter or oil.
The surface should sizzle when water drops hit.
Pour batter onto the hot griddle carefully.
Use about quarter cup for each pancake.
Wait until bubbles appear on the surface.
Flip when the edges look set and dry.
Cook the other side for two minutes more.
Stack your pancakes on a warm plate.
Add butter on top if you like.
Pour maple syrup or honey over them.
Serve immediately while they're hot and fluffy.