However, theres much debate over how to make the best flapjacks.

I also considered the ease of the recipe and how many dishes it required.

(Less clean-up is always a plus in my book.)

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One recipe also called for separating the eggs.

And now, for the results….

Mark Bittmans pancake recipe

Bittmans recipe was the simplest.

Both the sugar and the butter are optional, so you could make this a five-ingredient breakfast.

Close-up of sliced purple cabbage,

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The result was a much more flavorful pancake with a rich, decadent flavor.

It also browned well and rose quickly on the hot griddle.

This is a solid recipe for everyday pancakes.

soba noodles

These pancakes look as close as any to a stack of diner-style flapjacks.

Theyre hearty and super thick, with lots of sweetness and richness.

This recipe also called for a 15-minute resting period, during which the batter became bubbly and airy.

a woman pours maple syrup onto a stack of pancakes covered in strawberries

I also appreciated that there was no need to separate eggs.

First, its key not to overmix the wet and dry ingredient.

While you dont want streaks of egg whites, a few clumps of flour are totally fine.

Broth in Bowl on gray background, healthy food, top view.

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Overmixed batter will result in dense, flat flapjacks.

Its key not to overmix the wet and dry ingredients.

While you dont want streaks of egg whites, a few clumps of flour are totally fine.

maple syrup in glass bottle on wooden table

Overmixed batter will result in dense, flat flapjacks.

Speaking of browning, the best fat for cooking pancakes is butter.

Theyll cool down and the steam they release will make your stack soggy.

Protein isolate powder. Unflavored whey protein in measuring scoop and drinking glass in bright sunlight.

And whatever you do, dont forget the pure maple syrup.

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