Preheat pancake griddle to 375 degrees or over medium to medium-high heat.

Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt)

In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredient together (egg, milk, vanilla, oil)

Pour wet into dry ingredients and mix only until combined; batter should be slightly lumpy

Form necktie outline on the preheated non-stick griddle (the pancakes should be no larger than 7 or 8 inches tall) by piping the outline of the necktie knot followed by the rest of the tie outline.

Let that cook for about 30 seconds, and then fill the necktie in with more batter

Cook until bubbles form on top

Flip over and continue cooking until golden

Serve immediately with butter and syrup.