Gather all ingredients. Prepare mixing bowls and a whisk.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the milk and egg together. Add melted butter and mix well.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; gently fold until just combined (batter should be slightly lumpy).
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet.
Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional minute until golden brown.
Serve warm with syrup or toppings of your choice.
