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Pancakes aren’t complicated, so the batter is everything! For best results, mix that bowl of batter up right before it’s going to hit the griddle.

The wet ingredients come together first. Beat the milk, eggs and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl with a wire whisk.

The dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, sugar and salt—are then stirred into the wet mixture. Baking powder is what makes the pancakes fluffy, while the sugar helps the exterior caramelize just enough. And a dash of our friend salt enhances the flavor.

Gently mix everything together until it’s combined, but still lum