Description

These Mini Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat perfect for family gatherings or brunch. Light, fluffy, and bite-sized, they are easy to make using a simple skillet on the stovetop. The batter combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and a touch of vanilla for a classic, comforting flavor that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour (spooned, leveled and sifted)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
1 extra large egg (room temperature)
2 tablespoons salted butter (melted and cooled)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and table salt until well combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the room temperature whole milk, extra large egg, melted and cooled salted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. The batter should still have some lumps; avoid over mixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
Prepare Skillet: Spray a nonstick 10 to 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. The skillet is ready when a droplet of water sizzles upon contact.
Portion Batter: Spoon 1 to 1½ tablespoons of pancake batter into the skillet in small circles spaced about 1 inch apart. For better control, you may use a piping bag or squeeze bottle to shape the mini pancakes.
Cook Pancakes: Cook for 1 to 1½ minutes until tiny bubbles form on the surface and edges start setting. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 1 minute or until the underside is golden brown. Transfer finished pancakes to a serving plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even batter mixing.
Do not over mix the batter; lumps are okay to keep pancakes fluffy.
Adjust heat if pancakes cook too fast or slow to avoid burning or undercooking.
Mini pancakes can be served with syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt for a complete breakfast.
To keep cooked pancakes warm, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven until ready to serve.