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Small Batch Buttermilk Pancakes

Small batch buttermilk pancakes make just three pancakes in a skillet, served with butter, syrup, or berries. No leftover batter to store.

Small Batch Buttermilk Pancakes

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Three buttermilk pancakes cooked in a skillet, a small batch for a weekend breakfast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings3 pancakes
Calories260

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter melted, plus more for skillet
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional butter syrup, or berries to serve

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Melt the 1 tablespoon butter and let it cool a little. In a bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and buttermilk. Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently. Leave a few lumps.
  4. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and grease it with butter.
  5. Pour ½ to ¾ cup of batter into the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbly and the edges look dry.
  6. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat to make 3 pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 156g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 6.7g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 pancakes; buttermilk counted as lowfat buttermilk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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