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Let\u2019s start by admitting that the nature of a perfect pancake is a subjective thing. Some people love thin, almost crepe-style pancakes, while others crave flapjacks that are heavy and almost cakey in texture. In the middle of those extremes is what we\u2019re after \u2014 a pancake that\u2019s got crispy edges and a moist, but not too dense inside. If you want to make the sort of hotcakes you\u2019d find at an all-night diner in the middle of a long road trip, where heavy ceramic mugs accompany warm jugs of maple syrup ready to pour over golden stacks of butter-covered pancakes, these instructions will guide you<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The key to creating these divine cakes starts with fresh ingredients: don\u2019t use flour, baking soda, or baking powder that\u2019s more than 6 months old, as it weakens key interactions that make the difference between great flapjacks and mediocre ones.<\/p>\n

Like this illustrated guide? Then you\u2019re going to love our book The Illustrated Art of Manliness<\/em><\/a>! Pick up a copy on Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s start by admitting that the nature of a perfect pancake is a subjective thing. Some people love thin, almost crepe-style pancakes, while others crave flapjacks that are heavy and almost cakey in texture. 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