This super simple recipe makes fluffy pancakes for two. The batter is easy to customize (hello chocolate chips!) and a breeze to throw together when your pancake craving strikes.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Pancakes, Pancakes for Two, Small Batch Pancakes
First let's make a faux buttermilk. Add 2 teaspoons of vinegar (plain white or apple cider vinegar) to 3/4 cup milk and allow to sit while you measure out the remaining ingredients.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
In a second bowl, whisk together egg and 2 TBSP oil until well combined. Add milk mixture and vanilla and mix well.
Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk until just combined, careful not to overmix. Batter should be lumpy still. Allow to rest for 10 minutes to up the fluff factor of the batter.
Place approx ½ teaspoon of oil on a griddle or nonstick skillet. When oil begins to shimmer, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to ladle batter onto griddlle/skillet.
Adjust heat as necessary.
I've noticed that typically the first batch requires higher heat than following batches. Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to surface and bottoms brown, after 2 to 3 minutes. Cook remaining side approx 1-2 minuets until lightly golden.
Repeat for remaining pancakes and enjoy with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Notes
Recipe yields approx. eight 4-inch pancakes. If you'd like to make just a few larger pancakes instead, go for it! Simply adjust cook times as needed.I have an electric griddle I use for pancakes and love it dearly. If pancakes are part of your regular weekend routine and you want to be able to make several at once, they're a fantastic purchase and total timesaver. Nutrition Facts below are estimated per pancake using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!