Description
Delightful mini pancake magic emerges from this simple breakfast treat that brings joy to morning tables. Fluffy, golden circles serve as perfect bite-sized companions for maple syrup and fresh berries, promising smiles with each delectable morsel you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Syrup
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate container, blend milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
- Batter Creation: Gently fold liquid ingredients into dry components, stirring until just combined. Embrace minor lumps for optimal texture, avoiding overmixing which can produce dense pancakes.
- Surface Preparation: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium temperature. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure effortless flipping.
- Pancake Formation: Using a small measuring spoon or squeeze bottle, deposit tiny dollops of batter onto the heated surface, creating miniature circular pancakes roughly 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Cooking Technique: Watch for tiny bubbles emerging across the pancake surface and slight firmness around the edges. This indicates the perfect moment to perform a precise flip, revealing a golden-brown foundation.
- Final Browning: Cook the reverse side for an additional 30-45 seconds until achieving uniform caramelization and ensuring complete internal cooking. Transfer completed mini pancakes to a warm serving platter.
- Presentation: Artfully arrange the diminutive pancakes, then adorn with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a dollop of whipped cream to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Gentle Batter Mixing: Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, fluffy texture; lumps are perfectly acceptable and prevent tough pancakes.
- Temperature Control: Keep pan at medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning; adjust flame if pancakes brown too quickly or cook unevenly.
- Portion Consistency: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform mini pancakes, ensuring equal cooking time and professional appearance.
- Dietary Adaptations: Easily modify recipe by substituting gluten-free flour, using plant-based milk, or replacing egg with mashed banana for vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg