In a mixing bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour and sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the milk and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in the melted butter and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and grease with a little butter.
Drop tablespoons of batter onto the pan, cooking until bubbles form on the surface.
Flip the pikelets and cook for another minute until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or fresh fruit.
