Easy pancakes made from scratch. You can make interesting shapes for the kids, top with fruit fillings, whipped cream, or just pancake syrup and butter.

1 Cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1-1/2 Tsp. baking powder
1/2 Tsp. baking soda
1/2 Tsp. salt
1 Large egg
1 Cup buttermilk
1 Tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 Tsp. vegetable oil

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in mixing bowl; set aside. Whisk egg, buttermilk and vanilla together in small bowl. Add buttermilk mixture and butter to flour mixture and stir just until blended.

Brush griddle lightly with oil and heat.
Spoon 1/3-cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake.
When the pancake bubbles, flip it over.
Cook the other side until lightly browned.

Serve hot. Serves 4