Enjoy a delicious stack of fluffy pancakes, perfect for a solo breakfast treat! This easy recipe yields one serving, making it ideal for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar added)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream)
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Heat the Pan:
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
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Cook the Pancake:
- Once the skillet is hot, pour the batter into the pan, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the skillet is hot, pour the batter into the pan, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
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Flip and Finish:
- Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook any remaining batter.
- Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook any remaining batter.
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Serve:
- Stack the pancake on a plate and top with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Enjoy your delicious pancake!
- Stack the pancake on a plate and top with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Enjoy your delicious pancake!
Tips
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter for added flavor.
Enjoy your homemade fluffy pancake!
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