Sliver Dollars Recipe

Combine dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt until evenly distributed.

Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.

Make the batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. The batter should be smooth with a few small lumps—avoid overmixing to keep the sliver dollars tender. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour and allow baking powder to start working.

Preheat pan

Set a heavy skillet or nonstick griddle over medium heat. Allow it to preheat for 3–5 minutes until warm; you should be able to feel steady gentle heat from a few inches above the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low just before cooking to prevent overbrowning.

Add oil

Add about 1 teaspoon of neutral oil to the pan per batch and wipe or swirl to coat the surface. Keep remaining oil nearby to refresh the pan between batches.

Scoop batter & cook

For each sliver dollar, pour 1 tablespoon of batter into the preheated pan to form small, thin, round pancakes roughly 2–3 inches (5–7 cm) in diameter. Space them so they do not touch. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 45–60 seconds.

Flip & finish

Carefully flip each sliver dollar with a thin spatula and cook the second side for 20–30 seconds, until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer cooked sliver dollars to a warm plate in a single layer; keep warm in a low oven (about 200°F / 95°C) if making large batches.

Refresh pan as needed

If the pan becomes dry or pancakes start to brown too quickly, add another 1/2–1 teaspoon of oil and lower the heat slightly.

Plate

Arrange sliver dollars in small stacks or overlapping on serving plates. If desired, place a small pat of unsalted butter on top so it melts over the warm pancakes.

Garnish

Dust lightly with powdered sugar and scatter fresh berries or sliced fruit around the stack for color and freshness.

Serve

Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey for drizzling. Sliver dollars are best enjoyed warm and fresh; they can be reheated briefly in a skillet or oven if needed.