[header] How to make fast and easy pancakes [title] Measure out your dry ingredients. [step] In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour , 2 teaspoons baking powder , 2 teaspoons sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until they're evenly distributed. 
Use the bottom of a spoon or ladle to press a small well into the center of the dry mix to make mixing in the other ingredients easier. [substeps] Baking powder is optional, but will produce fluffier pancakes that rise better during the cooking process.