Get ready to transform your breakfast game with these irresistible Silver Dollar Pancakes that will make your taste buds dance! Imagine tiny, golden-brown pancakes no bigger than a silver coin, topped with luxurious vanilla bean butter that melts into pure breakfast bliss. These miniature delights are not just pancakes; they're a gourmet morning experience that will elevate your weekend brunch from ordinary to extraordinary. Perfect for both kids and adults, these petite pancakes are about to become your new breakfast obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 vanilla bean (for butter)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for butter)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into it. Gently fold and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Some small lumps are okay and will help create tender pancakes.
- For the vanilla bean butter, split the vanilla bean lengthwise using a sharp knife and scrape out the seeds. Mix the vanilla bean seeds into the softened butter until evenly distributed.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Using a small ladle or tablespoon, drop small amounts of batter onto the heated surface to create 2-3 inch diameter pancakes, leaving space between each pancake.
- Cook the pancakes until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look dry, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip each pancake and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm.
- Serve the silver dollar pancakes warm, topped with a generous dollop of the vanilla bean butter and optional maple syrup or fresh berries.
Tips
- The key to perfect silver dollar pancakes is maintaining a consistent medium-low heat. Too hot, and they'll burn; too cool, and they won't develop that beautiful golden color.
- Don't overmix your batter! Lumpy batter creates more tender pancakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough, dense pancakes.
- Use a small ladle or tablespoon for uniform pancake sizes. This ensures even cooking and a professional presentation.
- For the vanilla bean butter, make sure to scrape out all the seeds from the pod - that's where the intense flavor lives!
- Keep cooked pancakes warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a low-temperature oven (around 200°F) while you finish cooking the remaining batter.
- If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract mixed into the softened butter.
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let your batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
