In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
If you are making a mix ahead of time. Stop here and pour the ingredients into a jar or container and label it with the date and the wet ingredient ratios (so you remember them later).
Pancakes
In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, egg, and milk.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk mixture.
Whisk until mostly combined but leave some lumps still in the batter.
Let batter settle for about 5 minutes.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan for each pancake , leaving space between them. If desired, sprinkle add ins into pancakes at this step.
Flip pancakes once bubbles appear on the edges and the first side is lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side.
Eat right away or freeze for a quick future breakfast.
Notes
*Milk: Use whatever milk or dairy-free alternative suits you best.