Mix your pancake mix and water in a bowl. Mix it until you get rid of any large lumps. Your batter will be a little on the lumpy side. For pancakes a bite above the rest, let your prepped mix ...

The batter should still be lumpy (don't try to stir the lumps out ... Before frying, add up to 1/4 cup additional milk if you want thinner pancakes. (Or leave as is if you like them thick ...

The chef says this step is crucial to ensure your batter doesn’t turn out lumpy. You should then whisk in the melted butter, which helps prevent sticking and gives the pancakes a rich flavour.