I strongly believe that pancakes are the greatest "anytime" food -- they shouldn't be reserved strictly for breakfast or brunch because they also make a filling lunch or dinner or snack. Basically anytime is the right time for pancakes, except when you don't have time to cook a whole batch -- or don't need to.
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Pancakes for one equals two pancakes
Single-serve pancakes consist of two perfectly cooked cakes, ideal for sandwiching with butter and drizzling with maple syrup.
Self-rise flour to the rescue
Self-rising flour is a shortcut ingredient we've used in many of our single-serve recipes. It eliminates the need for flour, baking powder and salt. It's one small swoop toward kicking a pancake craving. If self-rising flour isn't something you have on hand, you can whisk up 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt. Measure off 1/4 cup for your pancakes; the rest can be stored in an airtight container for future use.
Whipped egg white
You don't need to whip out the mixer -- a single egg white is a breeze to whisk by hand.
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Pancakes for One
Makes 2 (5-inch) pancakes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup self-rising flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk (not nonfat)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
1 large egg white
Cool Whip, sliced strawberries, butter and maple syrup (optional toppings)
Equipment:
Mixing bowls
Mixing spoons and cups
Whisk
8-inch or larger nonstick frying pan
Flat spatula
Whisk together the self-rising flour and sugar in a small bowl.
Add the milk and 1 tablespoon oil, and whisk until mostly smooth.
In another small bowl, whisk the egg white to soft peaks.
Gently fold the beaten egg white into the batter.
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a few drops of vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Add half the batter and cook until bubbles form on surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve with the toppings of your choice and enjoy!
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