The Kitchn: How to make pancakes for one
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.
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.
Pancakes for One
Makes 2 (5-inch) pancakes
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