Description
A specifically engineered small-batch pancake recipe designed for two people, yielding exactly four to six medium-sized pancakes with a cloud-like texture and crisp edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until no clumps remain.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the eggs until uniform. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, whisking until emulsified and smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a whisk or spatula until just combined; the batter should remain lumpy. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and bubbles to form.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small knob of butter or light brush of oil to grease the pan.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook until edges look set and bubbles form on the surface and pop, leaving open holes (approx. 2 minutes).
- Flip gently and cook the second side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup and butter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; lumps are necessary for fluffy pancakes. Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rise. Use medium heat to prevent burning or steaming. If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes per servi
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
Keywords: pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, breakfast for two, fluffy pancakes, small batch recipe, weekend breakfast, homemade pancakes