Description
Pancake Poppers are delightful bite-sized pancakes, perfect as a fun breakfast or a tasty snack. Light and fluffy, these mini treats are easy to make and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture; some lumps are okay.
- Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes to help the baking powder activate for fluffier pancake poppers.
- Heat Cooking Surface: Warm a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Pancake Poppers: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the hot griddle, spacing them to avoid sticking.
- Flip at the Right Time: Cook each popper for 2-3 minutes on one side until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the pancake poppers and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches following the same method.
- Serve: Serve the pancake poppers warm with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancake poppers light and fluffy.
- Resting the batter helps improve texture and rise.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning the poppers while cooking through.
- Use a small scoop to ensure uniform size for even cooking.
- Customize with toppings as desired for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pancake poppers, bite-sized pancakes, breakfast snacks, mini pancakes, easy pancake recipe
