Bite-sized Fluffy Pancake Poppers (Printable version)
Fluffy golden mini bites ready in 25 minutes, perfect for breakfast or snacking with dipping sauces.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup blueberries
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy release.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—some small lumps should remain. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough poppers.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if desired, being careful not to overwork the batter.
06 - Spoon batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, dividing evenly among the 24 cups. Fill each cup approximately three-quarters full to allow for rising.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a popper comes out clean.
08 - Let the poppers cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then carefully remove them. Serve warm with maple syrup, melted chocolate, or fruit preserves for dipping.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- They cook faster than regular pancakes and are way more fun to eat
- The edges get perfectly crisp while staying fluffy inside
- You can dip them in all your favorite toppings without the mess
02 -
- Overmixing makes them tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Greasing the tin thoroughly is nonnegotiable or they will stick
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop for perfectly uniform poppers
- Let the tin cool completely before making the next batch