I swear by it for ultra fluffy pancakes.

Ive been doing this last step for so long that I cant even remember where I learned it.

I swear by it for ultra-fluffy pancakes.

A stack of fluffy pancakes cut so that the inside layers are visible

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Here’s what I do:Separate the egg whitesfrom the yolks.

Then, gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

(If youve ever mademeringuecookies, youre probably familiar with this method.)

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