Why do pancakes separate?

* Too much liquid. If there is too much liquid in the batter, the pancakes will be thin and runny and will not hold together well.

* Not enough baking powder. Baking powder helps to give pancakes their rise. If there is not enough baking powder in the batter, the pancakes will be dense and flat.

* Over-mixing the batter. Over-mixing the batter can cause the gluten in the flour to develop too much, which will make the pancakes tough and chewy.

* Cooking the pancakes at too high a temperature. If the pancakes are cooked at too high a temperature, the outside will cook too quickly while the inside remains raw. This can cause the pancakes to separate.

Here are some tips to help prevent your pancakes from separating:

* Use the correct amount of liquid and baking powder as specified in the recipe.

* Do not over-mix the batter.

* Cook the pancakes over medium heat.

* Flip the pancakes only once, when bubbles start to form on the surface.

* Serve the pancakes immediately.