Pancake Mini-Muffins (2024)

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Baked little pancake bites. Perfect for dipping!

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Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 c.

    All-purpose Flour

  • 1 tbsp.

    Baking Powder

  • 3 tbsp.

    Sugar

  • 3/4 tsp.

    Salt

  • 2 1/2 c.

    Milk

  • 1 tbsp.

    White Vinegar

  • 2

    whole Eggs

  • 1 tbsp.

    Vanilla Extract

  • 4 tbsp.

    Butter, Melted

  • Blueberries (optional)

  • Warm Syrup, For Serving

Directions

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Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, which the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the day the Christian season of Lent begins, which is typically the time of year I wrestle mightily with whether to give up coffee or wine and I wind up choosing wine because giving up coffee would be next to impossible, which, of course, is an indication that I should give up coffee since the whole purpose of Lent is sacrifice, but I’ll just be honest: I haven’t got the guts. Which, of course, means that coffee is exactly what I should give up. Which, of course, is precisely why I can’t give it up.

I’m so glad we had this talk.

Shrove Tuesday (more commonly known as Fat Tuesday) is also sometimes referred to as “Pancake Tuesday” since feasting on rich, indulgent foods (uhh…pancakes, anyone?) is a tradition just before Lent. Growing up, our Episcopal church held an annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, and I always remember it being so much fun—especially knowing that the next day, the party was totally over for the next 40 days.

Since I’d had pancakes on the brain, and since my two boys had had their two best friends spend the night, I made a double batch of pancake batter yesterday morning. Once the four hooligans had wolfed down approximately 30,000 regular pancakes, I looked at the rest of the batter and decided to have some fun with it.

These mini-muffins are as delicious as they are fun! Make as many as you want, serve them with a dish of warm syrup, and watch everyone dig in!

(Note: If you’d like to consider some other pancake possibilities for your Shrove Tuesday pancake feast, here is my Pancake Archive!)

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Start with pancake batter. You can use mine, or you can use whatever favorite of yours you like to use, or (gulp, please forgive me…) you can use a mix.

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Then grab some blueberries.

Or not, if you want plain pancake muffins. Either is delicious.

(Or how about this? Mini chocolate chips.)

(There, I said it.)

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Spray a mini-muffin pan really generously with baking spray and fill the cups 2/3 of the way full with batter.

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I use a small kitchen scoop. Makes it really easy to fill them really quickly, which means you’ll get to eat them sooner.

Ergo, small kitchen scoops are necessary to sustain life.

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If you’re going the blueberry route, drop 2 to 3 blueberries in each cup, leaving space in between them.

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Now pop them in a 425 degree oven for about 8 to 9 minutes!

This first batch, I baked at 400 for about 11 minutes and they were fine. But I liked the slightly crispy edges and darker golden color of the batch at 425. (Plus, the latter batch puffed just a little more.) Just keep an eye on them whatever temp you use.

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Take them out when they’re nice and golden.

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Let them sit in the pan for a couple of minutes, then turn them out. You may need to use a small, sharp knife here and there, but generally speaking, they should come out easily.

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Yum. They look like normal little muffins…but one bite and you instantly know they’re pancakes!

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Here are the plain ones. I really can’t make up my mind which ones are better. The blueberries are lovely and juicy and fruity and all…but with these plain ones you just get that good, unadulterated pancake goodness.

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But the good thing is…

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You don’t have to choose!

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Talk about fun. If you have a bunch of kids over to your house, just set this plate in front of them and watch them disappear.

The muffins. Not the kids.

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There’s butter in the batter, so no need to mess with that step. Just dunk ’em in warm syrup and you’re good to go.

You’ll love these!

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FAQs

What are mini pancakes made of? ›

Ingredients. This mini pancake recipe requires only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes them perfect for busy mornings. Dry Ingredients: Gather all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Wet Ingredients: Gather melted butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, milk and lemon juice.

How to make frozen mini pancakes? ›

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove pancakes from the wrapper and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cover the pancakes with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes or until warm.

How to make pancake mix Mary Berry? ›

Method
  1. Sift 125g plain flour into a bowl and make a well in the middle.
  2. Whisk together one egg, one yolk and a little milk taken from the 300ml, in a separate bowl.
  3. Pour into the well. ...
  4. Gradually whisk in half of the remaining milk, drawing in the rest of the flour with a little at a time, to make a smooth batter.
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What is the difference between a standard and mini muffin pan? ›

Most standard baking cups measure 2" x 1 1/4" and are commonly used for traditional-sized cupcakes or muffins. Mini baking cups with a 1" diameter can be used for presenting chocolate-covered cherries or caramels, and 3 1/2" diameter jumbo baking cups can be used for gorgeous gourmet cupcakes.

Why are they called dollar pancakes? ›

In the U.S. these are known as "silver dollar pancakes" because each pancake is about the size of an old-style U.S. silver dollar (with Eisenhower on the face, no longer minted). In Scotland, they are rarely served for breakfast, but are usually served for dessert.

What are the old pancakes called? ›

People began using the word “pancake” during the 15th century, and the word became standard in 19th century America. Previously, people referred to them as Indian cakes, hoe cakes, johnnycakes, journey cakes, buckwheat cakes, griddle cakes, and flapjacks. Early American pancakes were made with buckwheat or cornmeal.

Are McDonald's pancakes frozen? ›

While they may taste warm and fluffy right out of the drive thru, they are definitely not made fresh each day. In fact, the hotcakes that McDonald's serves for breakfast arrive at locations frozen, and are reheated by employees when customers order them.

How to make eggo mini pancakes? ›

Place desired number of frozen pancakes flat in a single-layer on a microwave safe plate. 3. Microwave at high setting until heated. See microwave times listed: 3 pancakes 30-35 seconds, 6 pancakes 40-50 seconds, 9 pancakes 55-60 seconds, 11 pancakes 60-90 seconds.

Can you put mini pancakes in the toaster? ›

Mini Pancakes are perfect for weekdays. Why? Because they are mini, they easily fit in your toaster to be reheated. Make them on Sunday and store them in the fridge or the freezer and you can eat pancakes everyday of the week.

What is Queen Elizabeth's pancake recipe? ›

Beat two eggs with 4 tablespoons of sugar and about one teacup (or 3/4 of a cup) of milk. Add 4 teacups of flour and mix in another teacup of milk "as required" Mix in 3 teaspoons of cream of tartar and 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda (baking soda) Fold in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

How does Gordon Ramsay make pancake mix? ›

Ingredients: Serves 2

Whisk the buttermilk, egg and oil together. 2. Stir the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center, then slowly whisk in the buttermilk mixture until you have a smooth batter.

Why do you put baking soda in pancake mix? ›

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

Do you need muffin liners for mini muffins? ›

Mini muffin liners are available, but your mini muffins are probably better off without them. The small muffin cavities on a mini pan are easy to grease with butter or vegetable oil, creating a nonstick surface for your muffin batter.

How do you keep mini muffins from sticking to the pan? ›

  1. Use aluminum foil cup liners. Spray the foil cup liners with no-stick cooking spray.
  2. Eliminate the paper liner. Grease the bottom of each muffin cup according to recipe directions, using solid vegetable shortening. ...
  3. Use nonstick muffin pan. If the surface of the pan is dark, reduce oven temperature by 25°F.

What are pancakes mostly made of? ›

Made with ingredients I always have hand—like flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter—the pancakes have the perfect texture: fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. While they're delicious on their own, you can customize them with your favorite add-ins.

What is instant pancake mix made of? ›

A popular brand of just-add water pancake mix is Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete. This just-add-water mix is a blend of dry ingredients like flour enriched with niacinamide, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid (all forms of Vitamin B), sugar, salt, and leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda.

Where does mini pancakes come from? ›

Poffertjes are miniature pancakes, traditionally made from buckwheat flour with added yeast, giving them a part-risen, flying-saucer shape. The Dutch have been enjoying these bite-sized beauties since at least the 1700s, serving them at weddings, birthday parties, and other festive occasions.

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