5 Must-Have Tools for Pancake Lovers

Even though pancakes don’t require much gear, it’s still nice to have exactly the right tools. Here are our must-haves for any pancake kit, perfect for yourself or as a gift for DIY brunchers.

1. Mixing Bowls

Though most mixing bowls work well for making pancake batter, you’ll never regret having a set of durable, pro-grade stainless steel bowls. $30 for a set of 4 bowls; crateandbarrel.com

2. Whisk

R?sle’s silicone-coated wire whisk is the ideal shape for blending batters, and is safe to use on nonstick surfaces, should you need to do so. $20; amazon.com

3. Nonstick Skillet

A high-quality nonstick skillet is a worthy investment: It will never serve you wrong when cooking everything from pancakes to eggs to fish. Scanpan skillets are a great choice because they’re made from recycled aluminum and are free of harmful PFOAs. $80 (originally $243) at surlatable.com

4. Griddle

If you often make pancakes for a crowd, it’s worth having a cast-iron griddle on hand that’s large enough to straddle two burners. The Lodge version doubles as a grill pan. $44 (originally $80) at amazon.com

5. Spatula

OXO’s silicone-coated stainless steel spatula is safe for nonstick pans, and it’s easy to maneuver too. $12 at amazon.com

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