I think the most intimidating part of making pancakes for a beginner cook is knowing when to flip them. The good news is that pancakes will tell you when they’re ready to be flipped! Add the batter to the hot pan. Let the pancakes cook until the top (uncooked side) starts to form bubbles. Once these little bubbles start to burst, it’s time to flip.  From there, you will only need to cook the second side for 1-2 minutes to finish cooking the pancakes through.