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A giant pancake for one is a fluffy, oversized breakfast treat perfect for when you want to pamper yourself with a whole lot of pancake goodness.
Want a pancake the size of a dinner plate but only need one? You’ve landed in the right place! Stick around for all the deets – from batter to golden perfection, I’ve got you covered. Ready to flip your breakfast game? Let’s get cooking!
Giant Pancake Recipe for One
Who needs a stack of pancakes when you can have one fluffy, king-sized pancake taking up your entire plate? This giant pancake is perfect for lazy Sunday mornings or when you just want to indulge yourself. Easy to make and even easier to eat, this pancake will be your new breakfast BFF.
- Cooking Method: Stovetop
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cuisine Type: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for the pan)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. No clumps allowed!
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until you’ve got a smooth mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Lumps? That’s character.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small knob of butter. Let it melt and sizzle.
- Pour the entire pancake batter into the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes. When bubbles appear and the edges look set, it’s flipping time!
- Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden and puffy.
- Slide that monster pancake onto a plate and prepare to have your world rocked.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap out buttermilk for almond milk or add a dash of cinnamon for a spice kick.
- Garnishing Options: Try fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey. Feeling wild? Sprinkle some chocolate chips!
- Cooking Tips: Want an extra fluffy pancake? Separate the egg whites and beat them to stiff peaks before folding in. Guaranteed fluff-master!
