1. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Combine buttermilk, egg, vanilla and oil, whisk well. Add to flour mixture and mix gently. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Pour pancakes into a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with butter and maply syrup. Yield: 6 4-inch pancakes.