Description
Delightfully light and fluffy mini pancakes made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These bite-sized pancakes are cooked on the stovetop and served warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until smooth, then incorporate the milk, melted butter (or oil), vanilla bean paste, and lemon juice or vinegar thoroughly.
- Make Batter: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Allow the batter to sit for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken slightly, then pour it into a squeeze bottle or measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Prepare Skillet: Lightly butter a nonstick skillet or griddle and wipe off any excess grease with a paper towel. Heat the skillet to medium-low heat.
- Cook Mini Pancakes: Use the squeeze bottle or a tablespoon measure to form approximately 2-inch diameter circles on the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles appear and burst on the surface and the bottoms turn golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Place cooked pancakes under an inverted bowl to keep warm while finishing the rest. If batter thickens too much, add a teaspoon of milk to adjust the consistency before continuing. Serve the mini pancakes immediately with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Using a squeeze bottle helps form uniform mini pancakes easily, but a tablespoon measure works well too.
- Adjust skillet heat as needed to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- The lemon juice or vinegar helps the baking powder activate, yielding fluffier pancakes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm under a bowl until all are ready to serve.
- Feel free to use any milk of your choice, including dairy-free alternatives.
