These delightful fluffy pancakes are perfect for a solo breakfast treat. Quick and easy to make, they will satisfy your morning cravings!
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)
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Fresh fruit or chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
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 separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you heat the skillet.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you heat the skillet.
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Heat the Skillet:
- 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 onto the skillet, 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 onto the skillet, 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 Cooking:
- 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 repeat with the 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 repeat with the remaining batter.
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Serve:
- Stack the pancakes on a plate and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with fresh fruit or chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy your delicious pancakes for one!
- Stack the pancakes on a plate and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with fresh fruit or chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy your delicious pancakes for one!
Tips
- For extra fluffy pancakes, make sure not to overmix the batter.
- You can customize your pancakes by adding blueberries, bananas, or nuts to the batter before cooking.
- If you have leftover batter, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just give it a good stir before using.
Enjoy your homemade fluffy pancakes!
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