Light & Fluffy Pancakes

In the great Pancakes vs. Waffles debate, pancakes are the beloved underdog, the humble-but-mighty breakfast warrior cherished by a passionate minority. David to waffles' Goliath. Frodo to waffles' Sauron. Pacquiao to waffles' Mayweather. And who can blame that passionate minority? Pancakes are soft and pillowy, with a mouth-watering malty flavor, and they lovingly soak up your syrup and butter to become the decadent, stack-of-deliciousness they are. And good news, pancake-lovers: Making best-ever breakfast cakes is super simple, with a little chef know-how, you'll be on your way to flapjack heaven in no time flat. Enter our badass development chef Nick Gavin, who's got tons of tips and tricks for pancakes with a nice, even tan, a rich, malty flavor, and a crazy-fluffy texture.

Just follow the simple procedure shown in the video, including instructions to make dry mix that you can store or give as a gift! And then crank up your griddle and get flippin'. Smother those suckers in Vermont maple syrup, cue up old episodes of Underdog, and celebrate your Team Pancake status. Sometimes it's good to be David.