A flat, heavy bottomed griddle or your widest flat skillet will give you the best results for pancakes. Even if your pan or griddle is nonstick, use a small amount of butter to keep the pancakes from sticking. Keep the temperature hot enough so that the pancakes sizzle when the batter is poured, but not too hot that the butter starts to scorch. This also gives them a nice golden brown finish and crisp buttery edges that taste amazing.