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Pancakes For One

Make fluffy pancakes for one with this easy recipe! Perfectly portioned, ready in 15 minutes, and made with pantry staples for a quick, delicious breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: pancake recipe, pancakes, pancakes for one, short stack, 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk, vanilla, and melted butter, whisking until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk gradually.
  • Heat a small amount of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Pour about 3/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip the pancake and cook for another minute on the other side, until golden.
  • Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve the pancakes with your favorite toppings like butter, syrup, or fresh fruit.

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Notes

  • Measuring Flour: Fluff the flour in its container, spoon it into your dry measuring cup, and level it off with a straight edge—this gives you an accurate amount.
  • Batter Consistency: Mix just until you don’t see streaks of flour. It’s okay if the batter is a bit lumpy; avoid overmixing.
  • Check Your Baking Powder: Make sure your baking powder is fresh for light, fluffy pancakes.
  • Flipping Pancakes: Flip the pancakes when you see bubbles on the surface starting to pop.

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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