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Pour the batter into a bowl, cover, and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes until slightly bubbly.","group":"Resting","title":"Add the baking powder and pulse","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Resting"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Do not grease the pan. Pour a small ladle of batter into the center without spreading it.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a non-stick skillet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook until holes form on the surface and the top is no longer wet. Do not flip the pancake. Remove and place on a clean towel in a single layer to cool.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook until holes form","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Always cook these pancakes on one side only. The holes form as the batter dries on the top. 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