Gather the ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Place the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl (a batter bowl works perfectly). Whisk together to combine.
Create a hole in the center and add in the whole milk, large egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk the liquids together with a fork and then gradually mix into the flour until mostly combined. You don’t want to overmix the batter.
Last, add in melted butter, stirring just to combine.
Cook on hot buttered skillet over medium-low heat until bubbles begin to form on batter. Turn when golden brown. Continue cooking until both sides are golden brown. Place pancakes on a serving plate and keep warm in oven. Repeat until all batter is used.
Serve warm pancakes with butter and maple syrup. Makes 6-8 pancakes.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.