I struggled with making decent-looking, round pancakes for years! And to be honest, I still have several in each batch that are far from perfect. But I've definitely learned some tricks along the way to improve the look of your pancakes. After you ladle the batter onto your griddle or skillet, gently spread it into a circle with the back of a spoon. Just make sure you don't spread it too much, or you pancake will end up too thin and flat. Don't make your pancakes too large. They are much easier and less messy to flip when they are small- to medium-sized.