Half-Pan Fluffy Pancakes
Perfectly portioned, tender pancakes for a single serving, made with half the batter of a standard recipe. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, sea salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1/2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt in a medium bowl.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg, then add 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tbsp melted butter, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (do not overmix); heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly buttering it, then pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
