How to Make perfect pancakes

Impress your brunch guests—or just treat yourself—to light, fluffy, delicious pancakes. You will need:

3 large bowls

a whisk

1.5 cups unbleached flour

3/4 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tbsp. sugar

2 large eggs

a hand mixer

1 1/4 cup milk

3 tbsp. melted butter or vegetable oil

additional vegetable oil or cooking spray

a spatula

a greased 1/3 cup measure

a cookie sheet

a griddle or a heavy nonstick pan

malted milk powder

frozen blueberries

more butter

maple syrup

various toppings

Tip: Diner pancakes are often made with malted milk powder instead of sugar. Using malt in your recipe will impart that pancake house flavor.