In a spacious bowl, blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla essence. Mix thoroughly.

Pour the liquid mixture onto the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined. A few lumps are acceptable.

Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, coating it lightly with butter or oil.

Ladle small portions of batter onto the hot pan to create pancakes. Cook each side until bubbles form on the surface and the edges turn golden brown.

Flip the pancake and cook the other side until it achieves a golden brown hue.

Repeat the process with the remaining batter.