Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk.

Stir in the melted margarine and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients.

Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients.

Whisk the batter until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.

Heat an electric griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

Pour 1/4 ladleful of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown.

Flip the pancakes and cook until the other side is golden brown.

Immediately spread margarine or butter on one side of the cooked pancakes.

Serve the pancakes with maple syrup and enjoy!