Making strawberry pancakes is as simple as following these clear steps:

1. Preparation: Gather all your ingredients before you start to make the process smoother.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg and then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until blended.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
5. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the batter, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
6. Heat the Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with butter or oil.
7. Pour Batter: For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet.
8. Cook Pancakes: Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake (around 2-3 minutes). Flip carefully and cook until the other side is golden brown.
9. Keep Warm: Place cooked pancakes on a warm plate or in a low-temperature oven while you finish cooking the rest.
10. Serve Warm: Top pancakes with additional strawberries and a drizzle of syrup or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.

By following these simple steps, you’ll find creating strawberry pancakes to be an enjoyable process that leads to an incredible breakfast!