Acidity is essential in pretty much any recipe, and pancakes are no exception. Donna suggests adding a splash of lemon juice ...

In his YouTube videos, chef Harold Villarosa shows how a plug-in griddle can stand in for a traditional stovetop.

Make sure the pan is saturated with heat before committing your batter to its surface, best accomplished with a heavy skillet, such as a cast-iron pan or a steel griddle, set over medium-high heat.

Best way to make pancakes Pancakes, a staple breakfast food in cultures around the world are all a little different, depending on where they’re from — from French crepes to potato latke… ...

Best way to make pancakes Pancakes, a staple breakfast food in cultures around the world are all a little different, depending on where they’re from — from French crepes to potato latke… ...

Fry them dry “For uniform cooking and appearance, it’s best to cook pancakes in a dry pan or griddle,” says 2016 F&W Best New Chef David Barzelay. But not completely dry.

Fry them dry “For uniform cooking and appearance, it’s best to cook pancakes in a dry pan or griddle,” says 2016 F&W Best New Chef David Barzelay. But not completely dry.