Apparently the volcano is key.
1 1/3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tblsp sugar
mix that all and make a volcano shape
then separately mix:
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
3 tbslps vegetable oil
1/4 tsp vanilla
and pour the wet into the volcano’s center, so it explodes over the sides and you can pretend you’re at Pompei.
Mix it up, but not too much, and cook ladlefuls in butter over medium heat.