Description
Delightful Pancakes Muffins recipe offering a fun and easy twist on traditional pancakes. These mini muffin-sized pancakes are perfect for breakfast or snacks, baked to golden perfection with optional toppings like blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, or sprinkles for added flavor and excitement.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
Optional Toppings
- Small blueberries
- Capped and diced strawberries
- Mini chocolate chips
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for baking the pancake muffins.
- Prepare Pan: Generously spray a mini-muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Create Buttermilk Substitute: In a small bowl, combine 2 cups of cold milk with 2 teaspoons of vinegar. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes to curdle and form a buttermilk substitute.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 3 tablespoons sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly whisk the milk and vinegar mixture into the dry ingredients just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Continue whisking while adding the slightly beaten eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and the melted, cooled butter. Mix until the batter is smooth and no streaks of egg or butter remain.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini-muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full for optimal rising.
- Add Toppings: If desired, add 3-4 small blueberries, 3-4 pieces of diced strawberries, or a mix of both. Alternatively, add ½ teaspoon mini chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles to each muffin cup for extra flavor and fun.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use fresh milk and vinegar to create a buttermilk substitute, which helps in fluffiness.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; mix just until combined.
- You can customize toppings based on preference or omit altogether for plain muffins.
- Mini muffin pans help achieve the perfect size, but regular muffin pans can be used with adjusted baking time.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.
