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Stack of fluffy golden pancakes for one topped with melting butter and drizzled with syrup on a white plate.
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Fluffy Pancakes For One

This pancakes for one recipe makes 2 to 3 fluffy golden pancakes from scratch in 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: pancake for one recipe, pancake recipe, pancake recipe for one, pancakes, pancakes for one, short stack, single serving panake recipe, single serving pancakes, small batch pancakes
Servings: 2 pancakes
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -melted, plus an additional tablespoon of butter to grease the pan.
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk, vanilla, and melted butter and stir until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until the dry flour disappears. A few small lumps are fine.
    • If the batter looks too thick to pour, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it loosens.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour ¾ cup of batter into the skillet. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for 1 more minute, until the bottom is golden brown.
  • Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

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Notes

Spoon and level your flour. Different flour brands absorb liquid differently, so how you measure matters. Spoon flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge. Scooping from the bag packs in extra flour and makes the batter too thick.
Cook the batter right away. Baking powder starts working the moment it hits liquid. The longer the batter sits, the less rise you get.
Test your skillet before you pour. Flick a few drops of water onto the hot pan. If they sizzle and evaporate, it's ready.
Watch the edges, not the clock. Flip when bubbles form across the surface and the edges look dry and set.
Don't press down after flipping. Let the second side cook undisturbed. Pressing pushes out the air you just built up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg

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