Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 

1 teaspoon sugar 

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 

1 cup whole milk 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

1 large egg 

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter, and egg. Add flour mixture to milk mixture and whisk until just moistened (batter should have some lumps).

Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium. With a paper towel coated in butter, lightly grease skillet. Working in batches, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on top and a few have burst, 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on underside, 1 minute. Repeat with more butter and remaining batter, wiping skillet clean between batches. Serve with desired toppings.