Fluffy pancake bites delight (Printable Version)

Golden mini pancake balls with savory or sweet fillings, ideal for breakfast or snacks.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pancake Batter

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
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fillings (choose one or combine)

10 - 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
11 - 1/2 cup diced fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, banana)

→ For Cooking and Serving

12 - Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing pan
13 - Maple syrup, jam, or chocolate sauce for dipping

# How to Prepare:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep batter light.
04 - Preheat an aebleskiver pan or cake pop maker over medium heat and lightly grease each well with cooking spray or butter.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each well, add a piece of sausage or fruit in the center, then cover with a bit more batter to seal.
06 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges are set and bottoms turn golden, then gently flip each bite using a skewer or fork and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
07 - Transfer pancake bites to a platter and repeat with remaining batter and fillings. Serve warm accompanied by maple syrup, jam, or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're done in under 40 minutes from start to finish, which is perfect for when you want breakfast to feel special without the time commitment.
  • Kids will actually want to help with these because there's something fun about filling little wells and watching them puff up.
  • The texture is impossibly fluffy on the inside with a tender, slightly crisp exterior that holds up beautifully to any dipping sauce.
02 -
  • Don't overmix your batter—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out dense and rubbery instead of fluffy; lumpy batter is your friend here.
  • The pan temperature matters more than you'd think; if it's too hot, the outsides brown before the insides cook through, and if it's too cool, they turn out greasy instead of golden.
  • If you don't have an aebleskiver pan, a mini muffin tin works beautifully—just bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes instead of stovetop cooking.
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick and isn't flowing easily into the wells, thin it slightly with an extra tablespoon of buttermilk—consistency should be like thick pancake batter, not cake batter.
  • Keep a small fork or wooden skewer nearby for flipping; it gives you way more control than trying to use a regular spatula in those tiny wells.
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