To make about 24 pancakes
Sift all the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix the beaten egg with butter and buttermilk. Make a well and gradually add the buttermilk mixture until the batter is smooth.
Heat a large heavy non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Lightly oil this and when hot place table-spoons of the batter into the pan allowing space between them for them to spread. Once they puff up and show signs of small bubbles turn them over and cook for a further minute or two. Allow at least 3 or 4 pancakes per person.