My first one doesn't turn out best either! It's because the pan isn't hot enough. I cheat and use mix and water (never milk ) and add things like chocolate chips or chopped strawberries. I like making a circle of scrambled egg and a sausage pattie and two pancakes for egg and sausage sandwiches. I made them from scratch once with egg flour and water but I don't use exact measurements, just until it has the right consistency. They turned out pretty good. I don't know how anybody can use milk in pancakes, it makes them taste horrible.