Description
These Pancake Poppers are delightful bite-sized pancakes baked in mini muffin tins. Perfect for a fun breakfast or snack, they combine a fluffy texture with a light golden exterior, made using simple pantry ingredients including flour, milk, and eggs. Easy to prepare and ideal for serving at parties or on busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar (or use buttermilk)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tins: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease mini muffin tins with cooking spray to ensure the poppers don’t stick.
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a bowl, combine the milk and vinegar (or buttermilk) and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it curdles, creating a buttermilk substitute. Then stir in the oil and egg until fully mixed.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until a smooth batter forms, taking care not to overmix to keep the pancake poppers tender.
- Fill the mini muffin cups: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling each about one tablespoon deep.
- Bake the pancake poppers: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes or until the poppers are puffed up and pale golden in color.
- Cool and remove: Once baked, carefully remove the pancake poppers from the tins using a silicone scraper to prevent damage. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Using buttermilk instead of milk and vinegar will give the poppers a richer flavor and even fluffier texture.
- You can customize the poppers by adding chocolate chips, blueberries, or cinnamon to the batter before baking.
- Serve warm with syrup, honey, or your favorite pancake toppings for extra indulgence.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to avoid spillover during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pancake poppers, mini pancakes, breakfast recipe, bite-sized pancakes, baked pancakes
