How to make great pancakes and waffles.

There are a few simple rules to follow: always mix the dry ingredients first, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Mix the wet ingredients separately, buttermilk, eggs and melted butter, then fold into dry.

Do not over mix the batter, or your pancakes and waffles will be tough. Mix until the ingredients are just barely combined.

Preheat your waffle iron and brush with butter, add batter and cook according to manufacturer's directions.

Top with butter and maple syrup and serve with your favorite topping. We like sliced bananas or strawberries.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.