Mini pancakes (Silver dollar pancakes)
Mini pancakes also called silver dollar pancakes are fun to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch parties. These are classic pancakes made in smaller sizes usually 2 inches to 3 inches in diameter.
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle
- mini spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (see note 7)
- 2 tablespoons Salted butter (cooled)
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cooled melted butter, vanilla and egg.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Brush pan with melted butter to coat.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top.
- Carefully flip with a spatula and cook 1 minute more until lightly browned.
- Transfer cooked mini pancakes to a plate. Repeat process with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with desired toppings like fruit, powdered sugar or maple syrup.
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Notes
- Makes about 15 to 20 pancakes that are 2.5 inch in diameter.
- Cook time is about 4 - 5 mins per batch
- Let melted butter cool before adding to avoid cooking eggs.
- Be careful not to overmix batter for light, fluffy texture.
- Cook over medium-low heat to prevent burning.
- Can store leftovers refrigerated for 3-5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- If don't have baking soda make it up with baking powder. So you will be using 3 teaspoons of baking powder instead of 2 ½.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 286IUCalcium: 199mgIron: 2mg
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