Description
This easy and quick pancake recipe for one serves a delicious, fluffy breakfast with simple ingredients. Perfectly sized for a single serving, the pancakes are light, tender, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor. With straightforward steps to combine wet and dry ingredients and cook on the stovetop, these pancakes are ready in just 13 minutes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon double-acting baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly mixed.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a blender or a large mixing bowl, add the milk, large egg, melted and cooled unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Blend or whisk vigorously for about a minute until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine, ensuring there are no large lumps. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly for better texture.
- Prepare the cooking surface: Lightly spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray or melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Cook the pancakes: Ladle approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the preheated cooking surface for each pancake. Use a wide non-stick spatula to manage flipping. Cook until bubbles form and begin to pop on the surface, about 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Turn each pancake carefully and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the pancakes to a plate and serve immediately with butter and your favorite syrup or preserves for a classic breakfast treat.
Notes
- Allowing the batter to rest enhances fluffiness by letting the gluten relax and the baking powder activate.
- Ensure the butter is cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the egg prematurely.
- Adjust heat slightly if pancakes brown too quickly before cooking through.
- For fluffier pancakes, avoid over-mixing once wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- Adding a little extra vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon can boost flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
