Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
Combine egg and remaining 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked; turn and cook other side.
Serve pancakes with warm maple syrup and bacon, if desired.