There are few Americanbreakfast optionsthat are quite as iconic or beloved as some good ol’pancakes.

Read on for five tasty tips to upgrade your store-bought pancake mix.

TikToker @clintonsvatos cautioned cooks against overmixing the batter, and for good reason.

stack of pancakes with syrup and butter

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First, separate the egg yolks from the whites and mix the yolks with your other wet ingredients.

flour in sieve

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Water pouring into dry mix

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Lemon zest

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Whisk and mixing bowl

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Whipped egg whites

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