Fluffy Golden Mini Pancake (Printable Version)

Fluffy golden mini pancakes with savory sausage or sweet fruit fillings, ideal for brunch or snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fillings

10 - 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
11 - 1/2 cup diced fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or banana)

→ For Cooking and Serving

12 - Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
13 - Maple syrup, jam, or chocolate sauce for dipping

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Preheat an aebleskiver pan or cake pop maker over medium heat and lightly grease each well with cooking spray or butter.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each well, place a piece of sausage or fruit at the center, then cover with additional batter to seal.
06 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bottoms turn golden. Flip gently using a skewer or fork, then cook another 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked.
07 - Transfer cooked bites to a platter and repeat the process with remaining batter and fillings.
08 - Serve warm accompanied by maple syrup, jam, or preferred dipping sauce.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • They're crispy outside, impossibly fluffy inside, and the filling makes every bite feel special.
  • You can have hot pancakes ready in under 35 minutes without standing over a griddle flipping for hours.
  • Kids and adults alike become suspicious of how easy they are to eat—which means less mess and more joy.
02 -
  • Don't flip too early or they'll collapse—wait until the sides look set and dry, not wet, before attempting the turn.
  • If you don't have an aebleskiver pan, a mini muffin tin works beautifully: fill halfway with batter, add filling, top with more batter, and bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes instead.
03 -
  • Keep your pan temperature consistent by letting it fully preheat and avoiding the urge to crank the heat too high—medium is your friend.
  • A wooden skewer or bamboo stick is gentler for flipping than metal and less likely to tear the delicate batter.
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