Easy Fluffy American Pancakes

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C), with a heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven.
2. 2Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or vegetable oil), and egg.
4. 4Step 4: Pour the dry ingredients to the milk mixture, and stir (do not overmix).
5. 5Step 5: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat generously with vegetable oil.
6. 6Step 6: For each pancake, spoon 2 or 3 Tablespoons of batter onto skillet. Cook until the surface of pancakes have some bubbles, about 1 minute. Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until brown on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
7. 7Step 7: Transfer to the heatproof platter, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven until serving. Serve warm, with desired topping such as maple syrup, fresh berries or banana slices.