Top Tips for Achieving Pancake Perfection: Fluffy and Delicious.

Use fresh ingredients like baking powder and high-quality flour for fluffy pancakes. Don’t forget the right balance of wet and dry ingredients!

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Avoid overmixing the batter; a few lumps are okay! Overmixing can lead to dense pancakes.

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Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps the gluten relax and results in fluffier pancakes.

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Cook pancakes on a non-stick pan over medium heat. Too hot, and they’ll burn; too cool, and they’ll dry out.

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Use a ladle or measuring cup for evenly-sized pancakes that cook at the same rate.

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Flip your pancake when bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. This ensures a perfect cook.

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Avoid pressing pancakes with a spatula while cooking. This flattens the air bubbles and ruins the fluffiness.

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Enhance your pancakes with creative toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

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