American pancakes

1. Sift the flour (if you feel the need) into a bowl

2. Add the baking powder, bicarb and sugar, and combine

3. Beat the egg in a bowl

4. Add the milk and beat a bit more, mix in the melted butter

5. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, beating as you do so

6. Warm a frying pan with a knob of butter in or lightly grease with oil if you prefer

7. Ladel in a spoonful of pancake mix as a dollop

8. When the top starts to bubble, turn the pancake over until it is light brown

9. Serve with maple syrup or golden syrup or lemon juice and sugar or bacon and stuff or whatever you like.