Description
These Mini Silver Dollar Pancakes are delightfully small, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, and butter, these pancakes deliver a tender texture with crispy edges when cooked just right in a skillet. Ideal for customized toppings, they are quick to prepare and fun to serve, especially for kids or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup Milk (or substitute nut milk)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided – 2 tbsp melted for batter, rest for cooking)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add ¾ cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined; lumps in the batter are okay. If batter consistency is too thin, add milk by tablespoons to thicken.
- Prepare Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
- Portion Batter: Use a mini ice cream scoop or tablespoon to pour about 1 tablespoon of batter per pancake into the skillet, spacing them an inch apart for even cooking.
- Ensure Crispy Edges: Use the pan handle to swirl the melted butter around the edges of each pancake for a crispy perimeter. Add more butter if needed to keep the edges coated.
- Cook Until Bubbles Form: Watch for tiny bubbles appearing on the surface and see the edges start to brown, signaling it’s time to flip.
- Flip Pancakes: Using a flat metal spatula, quickly flip each pancake and immediately add another tablespoon of butter to the pan to keep them from sticking and ensure easy flipping.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the flipped pancakes for another 1-2 minutes until fully set and cooked through but not dry.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from skillet and serve warm as is or with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter; lumps are fine and help keep pancakes tender.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning; medium-low is best for even cooking.
- Use more butter during cooking to prevent pancakes from sticking and to create a crispy edge.
- If batter is too thick to scoop easily, add milk one tablespoon at a time to thin it out.
- Flat metal spatulas work best for flipping small pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini pancakes,silver dollar pancakes,breakfast pancake recipe,small pancakes,fluffy pancakes
