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This basic pancakes recipe takes very little time to make. Plus, once you make up the batter, you can hold it in the refrigerator for several hours.

[Also see: First Time Making Pancakes?]

I like to oil my griddle with a combination of butter and high-heat cooking oil like safflower oil. Butter adds a really nice flavor to the pancakes, but butter by itself will burn too easily. Adding a bit of cooking oil will prevent burnt pancakes.

Probably the most common problem people have with their pancakes is not using fresh baking powder. If it's been more than six months since you bought your baking powder, toss it and buy a fresh container. When baking powder gets too old, it won't rise as much as it should, and your pancakes will be heavy and dense rather than light and fluffy.

Also see:Is it OK to Have Lumps in Pancake Batter?

See Also

Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

Basic Waffles Recipe

How to Poach an Egg