Content

• Ingredients
• Basic recipe
• Alternative options
• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Basic recipe
• Method 2 of 2: Alternatives
• Tips

What could be tastier than homemade pancakes for breakfast? Although many people love pancakes, not everyone likes the laborious cooking process, and it makes no sense to cook a large batch for one. Fortunately, making pancakes for one person is no problem at all! In this article, you will find a delicious pancake recipe for just one serving. There are many recipes; we suggest you cook traditional American pancakes, also known as pancakes - they will turn out to be large, more like thick pancakes. Start your day right!

Ingredients

Basic recipe

• 1 1/4 cups (110 g) flour
• 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional for pan-frying)
• 1 egg
• A pinch of salt
• Optional filling

Alternative options

• 1/2 cup berries
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Zest of two lemons
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 1/3 cup poppy seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green beans
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/4 cups (110 g) gluten-free flour (such as buckwheat)

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Basic recipe

1. 1 Measure out the required amount of ingredients. You can measure each ingredient as you cook. However, it is better to measure out the right amount of all the ingredients at once - this way you will have to clean less. If you are cooking for one person, measure out the required amount of ingredients and immediately put the dirty dishes in the sink.
2. 2 Mix dry ingredients. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir thoroughly until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
3. 3 Add the rest of the ingredients (liquid). Add milk, egg, and melted butter to a bowl. Stir thoroughly until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Beat the egg lightly until the yolk is fully combined with the rest of the ingredients for a smooth mixture.
4. 4 Melt the butter in a hot skillet. Place the skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add butter (one to two tablespoons). Use a spatula to evenly coat the bottom of the pan with oil. Wait for the butter to completely melt and heat until bubbles form.
5. 5 Pour a third of the mixture into the pan. Your mixture should be enough to make three medium-sized pancakes. If you have a large enough pan, you can cook several pancakes at the same time. If you have a small skillet, cook one pancake at a time.
6. 6 Turn the pancake over after a few minutes. After about three minutes, use a spatula to turn the pancake over. If the edges lift easily and the surface has a golden brown crust, flip the pancake over to the other side. If you are having trouble flipping the pancake because it has a liquid consistency and the underside has not yet acquired a golden crust, cook it a little longer.
   • To flip a pancake, place a spatula under it and remove it from the hot skillet. With one movement of your wrist, flip the pancake over and place it wet side in the pan.
   • Add butter to the pan as needed to keep the pancakes from sticking.
7. 7 Serve with your favorite toppings. When the other side of the pancake is golden brown, transfer it to a clean plate. You will end up with a stack of three lush pancakes. Choose the filling and serve. You can serve pancakes with the following fillings:
   • syrup (fruit or maple);
   • whipped cream;
   • chopped fruit;
   • chocolate sauce;
   • butter;
   • honey;
   • peanut butter;
   • ice cream;
   • a pinch of cinnamon.

Method 2 of 2: Alternatives

1. 1 Make the berry pancakes. Add a handful of fresh berries to the dough for aromatic, berry-flavored pancakes. Use whatever berries you have: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, and other berries. You can even use overripe berries; this will not spoil the taste of the finished pancakes in the least.
   • As a last resort, you can use frozen berries. Most recipes allow this option. If the pancakes are thin enough, the berries will defrost quickly.
2. 2 Make chocolate pancakes. Add chocolate chips to the dough for a delicious treat. Choose your favorite chocolate: if you use milk chocolate, you will have sweet pancakes, and by adding dark chocolate chips, you will make pancakes with a richer flavor.
   • These pancakes go well with ice cream or whipped cream.
3. 3 Make poppy seeds and lemon pancakes. If you love muffins for breakfast, try these delicious muffins. Add lemon zest and juice to the dough, as well as a handful of poppy seeds. You may need to add more flour to keep the dough from getting too runny. Add 1/8 of a measuring cup at a time until the dough is just the right consistency.
   • Finely grate the lemon rind to create the zest you need to make the pancakes. You need a small amount of zest; if you get to the white layer, you are already overdoing it.
   • Make a simple lemon juice syrup. It will be a great addition to such pancakes.
4. 4 Make delicious vegetable fritters. If you want to add one more serving to your daily vegetable intake, try adding grated carrots, onions, beans, and garlic to the dough. While these pancakes are unsweetened, they still taste great and go well with a little butter or olive oil. Salted fish (such as salmon or trout) are also great additions.
   • If you like spices, add some red pepper to the vegetable dough. Unflavored Greek yogurt is a great addition in this case; the creamy yoghurt flavor compensates for the hot pepper.
5. 5 Make gluten-free pancakes. If you have celiac disease, don't worry - you can also afford delicious pancakes. Just replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. Such pancakes may differ slightly in taste and texture, but it is possible that you will like this option even more than traditional pancakes.
   • There are different types of gluten-free flours. For example, it can be buckwheat or almond flour. Typically, gluten-free flour can be purchased at specialty stores or supermarket departments. If you could not find such flour in your city, you can order it in the online store.

Tips

• Minor changes in the ingredients can affect the consistency of the dough. If your dough is too thick, add a little more milk and mix thoroughly. If the dough is too thin, add more flour.
• Pancake dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days, provided there is little air in the container. The dough can be stored in the freezer for several months.