Gather flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, egg, and melted butter
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl
Whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter in another bowl
Combine the wet and dry ingredients
Stir until just mixed
Heat a lightly greased pan or griddle over medium heat
Pour batter onto the pan
Cook until bubbles form on the surface
Flip the pancake
Cook until golden brown
Remove from the pan
Serve warm
