"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...
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce

Usually there are 2 reasons:

A: The pan is not at the proper temperature. "blotchy" to me would
indicate the pan is too hot.
B. The pan is not properly oiled.
C. All of the above.