Fluffy pancake bites savory sweet (Printable)

Mini pancake balls filled with sausage or fruit. Soft, golden, ideal for dipping and snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fillings (choose one or mix)

10 - 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
11 - 1/2 cup diced fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, banana)

→ For Cooking and Serving

12 - Cooking spray or extra melted butter for greasing
13 - Maple syrup, jam, or chocolate sauce for dipping

# How to Make:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined without overmixing.
04 - Preheat an aebleskiver pan or cake pop maker over medium heat and lightly grease each well with cooking spray or butter.
05 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each well, add a filling piece in the center, then cover with a little more batter to enclose the filling.
06 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bottoms are golden. Flip each with a skewer or fork and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
07 - Transfer cooked bites to a platter. Repeat with remaining batter and fillings, then serve warm with maple syrup, jam, or preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're bite-sized, portable, and somehow taste like a celebration before 10 a.m.
  • One pan holds your entire breakfast, so cleanup feels almost guilt-free.
  • Fillings hide inside, making every bite a little surprise—kids and adults both go wild for that.
02 -
  • Don't flip too early or they'll collapse—wait until the edges look set and the bottom releases from the pan easily.
  • Overstuffing is tempting but leads to leaking batter and uncooked centers; one small piece of filling per bite is the sweet spot.
03 -
  • If your first batch seems dry, the batter might be too thick—a splash more buttermilk fixes this, and it teaches you what the right consistency feels like for next time.
  • A wooden skewer is easier to flip with than a fork; it slides under without catching on the edges.
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