"Bruce K." > wrote in message
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> I'm using Aunt Jemima mix.
>
> First pancake ALWAYS comes out blotchy on the first side and slightly
> better after flipping.
>
> When the second pancake is made the first side comes out pefrectlly.
>
> Guess who eats the first pancake...


Who cares what it looks like? I mean it tastes the same. The first pancake
always comes out odd because the pan is usually not yet evenly heated and or
you are using too much shortening. I use a heavy skillet, let the pan heat
slowly while I make the batter then I apply just a touch of shortening using
a paper towel. The first cake is still a tad weird but quite edible.

Paul