Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe MonicaSmall Pancake Recipe

Small Pancake Recipe

Inspired by The Monica
Time25m
Serves2

(only during weekend brunch 'til 3pm)

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Ingredients

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Batter

Method

Batter

  1. 1

    Prepare dry ingredients

    In a medium bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

  2. 2

    Combine wet ingredients

    In a separate small bowl or measuring cup whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth and uniform.

  3. 3

    Make the batter

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula or whisk, gently fold until just combined — a few small lumps are fine. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the baking powder to activate and the batter to hydrate.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the pan

    Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Let it warm for 2–3 minutes. The surface should be hot but not smoking.

  2. 5

    Season the pan

    Brush or wipe about 1 tablespoon of butter or oil evenly over the pan surface so each pancake won’t stick. Reapply a little butter between batches if needed.

  3. 6

    Cook small pancakes

    For each small pancake, pour about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet, leaving space between pancakes. Cook for about 1–1.5 minutes until small bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set.

  4. 7

    Flip and finish

    Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook the second side 30–45 seconds until light golden and cooked through. Remove cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm (cover loosely with foil or place in a very low oven ~90°C/200°F). Repeat with remaining batter. Expect about 8 small pancakes total.

Toppings & Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare toppings

    While pancakes cook, slice the banana and rinse the blueberries. Place the maple syrup and serving butter in small bowls for easy serving.

  2. 9

    Stack or fan the small pancakes on a kid-sized plate. Top with a small pat of serving butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, banana slices and a sprinkle of blueberries. Serve warm and enjoy. Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a toaster or skillet.

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