Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine for fluffy Cereal Pancakes.
Step 4: Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small round tip. This is essential for creating the tiny ‘cereal’ shapes.
Step 5: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with a small amount of butter or oil.
Step 6: Carefully pipe small dots of batter (about the size of a nickel) onto the hot skillet, leaving about half an inch of space between each dot.
Step 7: Cook for about 1-2 minutes until tiny bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Use a small spatula to flip the Cereal Pancakes and cook for another 30-60 seconds until golden brown.
Step 8: Remove the finished pancakes and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve immediately in a bowl with milk, syrup, or fresh fruit.