Description

These Pancake Poppers are bite-sized, fluffy mini pancakes baked in a muffin tin for a fun and easy breakfast or snack. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, milk, and eggs, they come together quickly and are perfect for kids and adults alike. Each popper is soft and tender with a lightly golden exterior, ideal for dipping in syrup or enjoying plain.

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 large egg

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease mini muffin tins with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare the wet mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles, creating a buttermilk substitute. Then stir in 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 beaten egg until well mixed.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.
Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is smooth and combined without overmixing.
Fill the muffin cups: Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each cup approximately one tablespoon full.
Bake the pancake poppers: Place the tins in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 minutes or until the poppers have puffed up and are a pale golden color.
Cool and serve: Use a silicone scraper to gently remove the poppers from the tin. Let them cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite syrup or toppings.

Notes

You can substitute the vinegar and milk with 1 cup of buttermilk to save time.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the poppers light and fluffy.
Mini muffin tins are best for bite-sized poppers; standard muffin tins will yield larger portions.
These pancake poppers can be reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Add mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips before baking for variations.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pancake poppers, mini pancakes, bite-sized pancakes, easy breakfast, baked pancakes, kid-friendly pancakes