Start by mixing flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon, in a bowl. Mix until combined and smooth.

In another bowl or jug, combine the milk, melted butter (cooled down a bit), and vanilla extract. Give it a quick stir, your kitchen will smell amazing already!

Pour the liquids into the dry mix and gently stir with a whisk or fork until combined, avoiding overmixing. Don’t stress about lumps; a little unevenness is perfect for tender pancakes.

Warm your go-to skillet or griddle on medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter to add some extra flavor and keep the pancakes from sticking.

Drop roughly a quarter cup of batter onto the heated pan for each pancake. Watch closely, once you start seeing little bubbles forming on top and the edges look set and ready, it’s time to flip, patience here pays off!

Flip carefully and cook the other side for another minute or two until golden and cooked through. Then, enjoy your perfect stack!