Mini fluffy pancakes
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RECIPE FOR MINI FLUFFY PANCAKES
Adapted and modified from:
- Not The Kitchen Sink
- Jamie Oliver’s Happy Days from the Naked Chef
Ingredients:
1¼ cup plain flour (135g)
1½ tsp double acting baking powder
1 cup milk (at room temperature)
2 tbsp castor sugar
1 tbsp oil
2 large eggs, separated (at room temperature) – note 1
Pinch of saltMethods:
- In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Sieve and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar and milk together until thoroughly combined. Then stir in oil and mix well.
- Gradually beat in the sifted dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter is formed. Do not over-mix (note 2). Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until they form soft peaks (note 3). It can be done with an electrical mixer or by hand with a wire balloon whisk. Then gently fold into the batter with the wire balloon whisk to roughly incorporate. After that, change to a rubber spatula to continue the folding until the batter is well incorporated.
- Pour mixture into a refillable ketchup plastic bottle (refer to photo above). It is now ready to use. (note 4)
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle on a MEDIUM LOW heat until hot (not smoking hot) (note 5). [Tip: Sprinkling a few drops of water onto the pan. If they sizzle away, the pan is hot]
- Pour a little oil onto some kitchen papers. Wipe pan to coat. Repeat this step from time to time.
- To make mini round shaped pancakes, hold the plastic bottle upright and squeeze the batter with gentle pressure. First, form an outer circle and then swirl the batter inward to fill up the gap. Watch the video HERE.
- Cook the pancake on one side until air bubbles form and the edges are dry. Loosen the pancake with a spatula or spoon and flip it over. Continue to cook the other side until lightly golden brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Once it’s done, remove from pan. Refrain from pressing the pancakes.
- Serve warm with fresh fruits and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. It goes well with fruit sauce and yoghurt too. Spread some Nutella or fruit jam would also taste delicious.
Notes:
- Eggs are easier to be separated when cold. But, leave to thaw until room temperature before using them.
- If you do get lumps in your batter at this stage, press it through a sieve using the back of a spoon.
- Salt helps to firm up the proteins (source: here). You can also beat the egg white until stiff peaks as mentioned in Jamie Oliver’s recipe. I had tried it out myself and it worked as well just that it’s slightly harder to incorporate into the batter.
- For this particular recipe, it is not necessary to rest the batter for 15 minutes. Use the batter as soon as possible before the air bubbles deflate.
- To make pancake with even colour, the distribution of heat must be consistently even.
- If you do not intend to make mini or different shapes of pancakes, scoop about 1 ladleful of batter onto the pan and cook.
- For the first batch, make one or two small pancakes to see the end result. Adjust your heat if necessary. You will get better results in your subsequent batches.
- You can keep your pancakes in air tight container and store in fridge for about 4-5 days. To reheat pancakes, preheat your oven/ toaster oven for 5 minutes. Then place your pancakes in the oven/ toaster oven for another 5 minutes (with heat off).
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woah, so if I don’t have the electric whisker, then cannot do this, huh? Guess I’ll just continue buying the pancake mix! It makes fluffy pancakes all the same.
Sam: You can whip up the egg white either with an electrical mixer or by hand with a wired balloon whisk as stated in my recipe. It’s fun, easy, healthier to make them from scratch with your kids. Do give it a try!
What a fun pancake party!
Angie: Yes, it’s real fun!
We loooove pancakes, thanks for the tip of the egg whites, will give it go next weekend!
Christine: You’re welcome! Happy trying!
Awesome!!! Your pancake post is such a fun learning activity for the kid during this school holiday!!!! Can we enrol :p
Ellena: Thanks!! Sure, the more the merrier!
These pancakes looks so soft and cute. I want to enrol too
Anncoo: Thanks! You’re most welcome!
LK, these are so adorable! The texture looks really good too
Bet your son must have loved these!
TOH (Jen): Thanks! Yes, he loved them every much especially the 3 piggies.
I love the 3 piggies. They are so cute like a happy family! Pancake is my son’s favourite too. I used cake flour and added instant oatmeal. It turned out soft but not fluffy as those served in McDonalds. Perhaps I shall try your method
Evelyn: Thanks! The 3 piggies represents the members in my family.
In my previous recipe, I also tried to mix with cake flour and the result was similar to your finding. Another tip for you, do not overcook it. Happy trying! 
Haha..how cute! You really have the patience.
Ching (LCOM): Thanks! I’m sure you can do it too!
These really do look incredibly fluffy! What a fun breakfast.
Joanne: Thanks!! In fact, I had more fun making than eating them.
So adorable! Now this is the breakfast I want to wake up to
Xiaolu: Thanks! Hope you have a fun breakfast too!
Look delicious!!! My kids will like the piggy version. Will try the recipe! Thanks for sharing
Craft Passion: Thanks!! It’s my pleasure to share. Happy trying!
Mum said it looks delicious!!
Happy eating. So we don’t need to bring your to our favourite place when you next visit
Chris: Thanks for the compliment! I’m sure Sze Yoong will not mind going back to your favourite place a zillion times!
Super cute pancake!!!
Peachkins: Thanks!!!
So cute! What a lovely idea
Sasha: Thanks!!
mini ones are so cute! love the pig faces
Noobcook: Thanks!! I love them too!
I am sure all the kiddies went crazy!! These pancakes are SO cute and irresistable!
Quay Po Cooks: I do hope so. It can turn into a healthy treat if the parents can serve them with fruits, dried nuts and yogurts.
These are cute pancakes. I always cook pancakes from the box. I want to try this. No, erase that. I will try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Gene: I’m so glad to hear that. Happy trying!!
Awesome! Your food presentation is really top-notch. Am not sure if I will have the patience to do it so well!
The Sudden Cook: I’m so flattered! Thanks!!!
Looks delicious…
Chris: Yes, you’re right!
hi,
Is it possible to make the pancake and store it in the fridge, heating it up the next morning? Thks!
Of course you can store in fridge. You can also put in a container and put in the freezer. Really convenient. THen just steam it in the microwave – the pieces you want.
Sam: Thanks for reply!
Shirley: Sam is right. For normal oven/ toaster oven, I had already mentioned it in note 8 of page 2. For microwave, you can refer to Sam’s method as I personally do not own a microwave.
If I were your kid, I’d definitely gobble everything up! Really admire your patience to make all those tiny pancakes!
Janine: Thanks for sharing your wonderful pancake recipe and kind comment!
Soo cute and adorable those pancakes are..
Priya: Thanks!!
Your mini pancakes are so a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!! And those piggies too. Wish I could have the patience and time to prepare the same for my children. How lucky your son is to have such a loving and creative mother like you!! Great presentation, again!
KY: Thanks for your wonderful compliments! For a change, maybe you can let your children make these pancakes for you. I’m sure they can handle well and will have loads of fun.
So cute!! I really love how you made these little pancakes look fun to eat!
MCH: Thanks!!
So much fun! My little one is so into pancakes and these will be a hit. We might add choc chips to ours. Little piggies too cute to eat
ALY: Thanks!! Your addition sounds great! Hope your little one has a fun pancake party too!
These are adorable!
Laura: Thanks!!
Pardon me for being so blur. Only read that you already mentioned about the storing part after i post the comments. LOL
will try making the pancake tonight! Thks once again!
Shirley Chan: You’re always welcome! Besides pancakes, all baking items (such as muffins, cake and bread) can be kept in the fridge too. Looking forward to hearing your feedback!
What a pancake party! Every thing here looks happy and lovely.
TasteHongKong: Thanks!! It’s real fun to have this pancake party!
Those pancakes are adorable! I may be 25 but I want cute pancakes like that for breakfast!
Russell (Chasing Delicious): Thanks!!! Glad you like it too!
I showed these mini pancake pictures to my son and his friend yesterday. And they want them asap. So its mini pancakes for breakfast tomorrow. Will report back on my son’s comments after he’s eaten them.
Sailu: Happy trying!! Hope your son and his friend will enjoy their pancake party!
Thank you so much for the inspiration. Tried these pancakes and my kid just loved it. I added a pinch of cinnamon powder to a batch of pancakes. I loved them too.
Sailu: Thanks for your speedy feedback. Great that you all loved the pancakes! I’m sure the pancakes smelled fantastic with the addition of cinnamon powder.
You’re so creative and artistic. Love these cute pancakes.
Btw, what’s the background of the first picture? I like the light green pattern. Very beautiful.
Christine: Thanks for your wonderful compliments! The background is a tree outside my window.
wow, your pancake so cute. Very creative ideal. Thanks for sharing.
Amelia: Thanks!! It’s my pleasure to share.
Thks for sharing this recipe and tips – very useful
Pretty pics – as usual
Alice: Thanks for your wonderful compliment!
Thanks for sharing this magic recipe!!
My little one loves pancakes and I cant wait to try this out!
Catheryn: It’s my pleasure to share! Have fun with your pancake parade!!
Well done, they are so cute! Thanks for the bottle tip!
Pigpigscorner: Thanks!!
Hi again LK! Just wanted to drop by and let you know that I have just changed the name of my blog from “Tastes of Home” to “Smoky Wok”
would you mind updating your blogroll when you have a minute? I finally got to my own domain after procrastinating for so long!
Jen (SW): Thanks for informing. Congrats on your new home!!
i love this will try out soon
btw, what is “double acting” baking powder, not the same with normal baking powder ??
Anggie: It’s real fun to make! To find out more about DA baking powder, please refer to this post: http://food-4tots.com/2011/06/08/steamed-pumpkin-muffins/2/.
Hi LK, is it possible to create the peak in the egg white by just whisking with a pair of chopsticks? I tried today but I only got lots of bubbles so am wondering if I should do it longer or is it just not possible to create the peak without a whisk actually? Thanks!
this is absolutely beautiful!!!
NKOTB: Thanks!!
Totally adorable. I know my own two year old would LOVE to join the pancake parade. Great idea for this weekend.
Love your site in general by the way and just added it to my blogroll.
Best, Charity
Charity: Thanks for dropping by and your kind words!! Hope your little tot will fun with the pancake parade!
I did similar concept with my son with animals and normal rounds. I learnt from his kindy teachers his friends always around him during snack break because they wanted to see what he got in his box
A little effort did made the difference in à child’s life and made him spécial 
. Though he’s nearly 6 years old now, he still loves the idea.
Esef (Pixen): Yeah, you’re right! Your son is so lucky to have you! I’m sure it’s worth all the effort you spent!
Can I make this pancake without non-frying pan? Cuz I use electric instead of gas stove.
Kx: What do you mean by non-frying pan? May I know what type of pan? As long as the batter won’t stick easily to the pan, you are free to use any pan to make this pancake.
a stainless steel pan
Kx: Give it a try and do share your feedback with me later.
Love! These are super cute!
Sara: Thanks!!
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