Three fluffy pancakes cooking in a cast iron skillet after the batter rested - Mikhail Shapovalov/Getty Images Pancakes are the ultimate cozy breakfast — comforting, fluffy, and forever delicious.

Some surprising and not-so-surprising ingredients can turn any ordinary pancake batter into a protein-packed delicacy.

When it comes to perfect frying, crispy on the outside and light on the inside, an often-overlooked ingredient comes into play: sparkling water. More and more chefs and cooking enthusiasts are ...