Tips on making light fluffy pancakes and waffles. * Stir pancake and waffle batters quickly and only till dry ingred- ients are moistened (batter will be lumpy). * Dip up pancake batter with a 1/4 cup measure. Use a tablespoon for dollar-size. * Test heat of griddle or waffle baker by sprinkling with water. If drops dance, heat is just right. Use electric skillet, waffle baker, or griddle for perfect heat control. * For even baking of waffles, close lid quickly don't open. Wait for signal light or till steam stops. * For crisp waffles, allow waffle to remain on grid a few seconds after opening lid, or let bake a little longer. * Refrigerate any leftover pancake or waffle batter for use the next day. * Keep baked pancakes and waffles warm for a short time on rack in 250 oven. |