A tall stack of pancakes with butter melting down the sides and maple syrup pooling on the plate. The classic high calorie breakfast that started it all.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar for a uniform dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and combine with the whole milk. Add 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, mixing until fully integrated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat (350°F), then lightly coat with butter. Ladle ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
Flip the pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes on the other side until golden brown. Stack freshly cooked pancakes, top with the remaining butter, and generously pour maple syrup over the stack. Serve immediately.