Old-Fashioned Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 Tablespoon(s) butter 

1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth. 
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.