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["In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or oil), and egg.", "[For waffles] separate the egg white.", "Whip till it's fluffy and peaks.", "Add dry ingredients to milk mixture; whisk until just moistened (do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine).", "[For waffles] gently fold white in.", "Batter will look lumpy, this is good.", "The air will ""lighten"" the waffle.", "Heat a large skillet (nonstick or cast-iron) or griddle over medium.", "Fold a sheet of paper towel in half, and moisten with oil; carefully rub skillet with oiled paper towel.", "For each pancake, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round (you should be able to fit 2 to 3 in a large skillet).", "Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes.", "Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.", "Transfer to a baking sheet or platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil, and keep warm in oven.", "Continue with more oil and remaining batter.", "(You'll have 12 to 15 pancakes.)", "Serve warm, with desired toppings."]
