Fluffy Mini Pancake Cereal (Print View)

Adorable mini pancakes served in bowls with syrup and milk, perfect for breakfast or brunch delight.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking & Serving

10 - Butter or oil, for greasing the skillet
11 - Maple syrup, for drizzling
12 - Cold milk, for serving

# Method:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined, leaving some lumps.
04 - Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or use a teaspoon for portioning.
05 - Warm a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat, greasing lightly with butter or oil.
06 - Squeeze or spoon small dollops of batter approximately 1/2 inch in diameter onto the skillet, spacing evenly.
07 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set.
08 - Flip each mini pancake and cook an additional 30 to 60 seconds until golden brown.
09 - Place mini pancakes in bowls, drizzle with maple syrup, and pour cold milk over them. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its breakfast that feels like eating cereal for dinner but completely acceptable
  • The mini size means you get crispy edges in every single bite
  • Kids and adults both get oddly excited about dipping into a bowl of pancakes
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter creates tough dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones
  • A squeeze bottle is worth the extra dish for uniform size and easier cleanup
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so add a splash more milk if needed between batches
03 -
  • Keep the heat on the lower side, burned bottoms happen faster than you expect on such small pancakes
  • Use a cookie scoop if you dont have a squeeze bottle, it still gives consistent portion sizes
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