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Each Recipe

Inspired by XO desserts
Time20m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Each (single serving item)

Method

Each (single serving item)

1

Prepare dry ingredients

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 0.75 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tbs granulated sugar, and 0.125 tsp fine salt until evenly combined and aerated.

2

Prepare wet ingredients

In a separate small bowl or another measuring cup, beat 1 large egg lightly. Add 0.25 cups milk, 1 tbs melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly so it doesn't cook the egg), and 0.25 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until homogeneous.

3

Combine batter

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or fork until just combined and there are no large streaks of flour. A few small lumps are fine — avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender. If batter is very thick, add up to 1 tablespoon (0.5 tbs) additional milk to reach a pourable but thick batter consistency.

4

Preheat pan or oven-safe vessel

Heat a small nonstick skillet or 6–8 oz oven-safe ramekin over medium-low heat for 1 minute, or preheat a toaster oven or conventional oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking. Add 1 tsp neutral oil or brush melted butter over the cooking surface.

5

Cook on stovetop (pancake-style)

If using a skillet: pour the batter into the preheated, greased pan and spread gently to an even round about 4–5 inches wide. If adding optional add-ins (2 tsp berries or chocolate chips), sprinkle them on top immediately. Cook on medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface edges and the bottom is golden-brown. Flip carefully with a spatula and cook 1–2 minutes more until both sides are golden and the center is set. Remove to a plate.

6

Bake in ramekin or oven (alternative)

If using a ramekin or small oven-safe dish: pour batter into the greased vessel, add optional add-ins on top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–14 minutes until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let rest 1 minute before removing.

7

Finish and serve

Dust the cooked item with 1 tsp powdered sugar if desired and serve warm. This single-serving item is best eaten immediately.

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