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hey there pancake lovers welcome back to
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another delicious adventure in the
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kitchen ever find yourself dreaming of
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the perfect pancake stack you know the
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kind that makes your mouth water just
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thinking about it you know the one
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fluffy golden and just a little crispy
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on the edges the kind that makes
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breakfast feel like a special occasion
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well today I'm diving into the secrets
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of crafting that perfect pancake every
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single time first things first let's
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talk ingredients the foundation of any
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great pancake starts with the right
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ingredients you'll need 1 cup of
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all-purpose flour 2 tbsp of sugar and
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make sure to measure them accurately for
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the best results a tablespoon of baking
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powder which will give your pancakes
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that wonderful rise and a pinch of salt
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to balance the sweetness and enhance the
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flavors in a separate bowl mix one egg
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which will add richness and structure to
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your pancakes 3/4 of a cup of milk to
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make the batter smooth and creamy and
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two tablespoons of melted butter simple
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right the butter adds a lovely flavor
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and helps to keep the pancakes moist now
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here's a little tip whisk your dry
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ingredients together before you combine
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them with your wet ingredients this
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helps to ensure everything is evenly
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distributed and prevents clumps this
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step is crucial for achieving a
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consistent texture in your pancakes then
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gently fold your wet and dry mixes
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together be careful not to over mix as
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this can make your pancakes tough the
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goal is to mix until just combined a few
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lumps are totally okay they will work
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themselves out during cooking all right
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let's heat things up this is where the
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magic really starts to happen grab a
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non-stick skillet or griddle and set it
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over medium heat the right temperature
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is key to getting that perfect golden
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brown color you'll know it's ready when
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a drop of water sizzles on the surface
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this ensures your pancakes cook evenly
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and don't stick add a little butter to
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the pan for that golden finish and pour
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in about a/4 cup of batter per pancake
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this size is perfect for flipping and
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cooking evenly here's where the magic
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happens watch as the batter spreads and
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starts to cook watch for those tiny
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bubbles to form on the surface of your
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pancake this is a sign that the bottom
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is cooked and it's time to flip that's
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your cue to flip use a spatula to gently
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lift and turn the pancake another minute
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or so on the other side and you've got a
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perfect pancake feeling fancy let's add
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some fun twists toss in some blueberries
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or chocolate chips to the batter just
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before flipping this adds bursts of
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flavor and makes each bite exciting or
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try adding a splash of vanilla for a
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sweet aroma that fills the kitchen it's
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a simple addition that makes a big
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difference stack them high and serve
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with a pad of butter and a drizzle of
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maple syrup this classic combination is
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always a hit or go wild with whipped
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cream and your favorite fruits
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strawberries bananas or even a handful
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of nuts can take your pancakes to the
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next level whatever your style remember
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pancakes are about joy and comfort they
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bring people together and make mornings
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special and there you have it folks the
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ultimate guide to making perfect
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pancakes every time it's easier than you
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think and the results are always worth
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it give it a try and be sure to let me
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know how your pancakes turned out in the
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comments below i love hearing about your
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kitchen adventures until next time keep
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flipping remember practice makes perfect
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and every pancake is a step closer to
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mastering the art happy cooking and
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enjoy every delicious
