Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Melissa knows pancakes inside and out. Here are her nonnegotiable rules for success.

00:00 Intro
02:53 Lesson 1: Use Both Baking Soda and Baking Powder
04:58 Lesson 2: Use a Cultured Dairy To React With the Baking Soda
07:40 Lesson 3: Don't Overmix the Batter
08:39 Lesson 4: Let Your Batter Rest
09:14 Lesson 5: Crispy Pancakes Start With the Right Pan
11:45 Lesson 6: Keep Pancakes Warm in the Oven While You Cook
12:12 Lesson 7: Add Your Mix-Ins During the Cooking Process
14:22 Outro

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