Enjoy a stack of fluffy pancakes without the hassle of leftovers. This single serving recipe yields 2-3 perfectly cooked pancakes using pantry staples. Ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: pancake recipe, pancakes, pancakes for one, short stack, small batch pancakes
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, vanilla, and melted butter; whisk these wet ingredients together.
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Add extra milk gradually if the batter is too thick.
Heat butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Pour about 3/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
Cook the pancake until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Flip the pancake with a spatula and cook for another minute on the other side.
Remove the cooked pancake from the skillet, place it on a plate, and continue with the remaining batter.
Serve the pancakes with your choice of toppings like butter, syrup, or fruit.
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Notes
Measuring Flour: Fluff the flour in its container, then gently scoop into the dry measuring cup with a spoon and level off with a knife or straight edge.
Batter Consistency: Mix until there are no flour streaks, keeping the batter lumpy. Avoid overmixing.
Fresh Baking Powder: Ensure your baking powder is fresh to achieve light, fluffy pancakes.
Flipping Pancakes: Flip the pancakes when the bubbles on the surface begin to pop.