Best Aunt Jemima Pancake Recipe – For One Person

The Aunt Jemima pancake recipe is simple to follow on the back of the box when you don’t have the time to make homemade pancakes.

The problem is making too many pancakes always sucks. You’re probably trying to have a delicious breakfast and not waste food I bet.

A lot of us are in college, or just single. Going to the grocery store you don’t need a lot of items especially when it comes to your favorite pancake mix.

This is both for the Just Add Water version and the Original version. Here’s the best Aunt Jemima Pancake Recipe For One Person:

Instructions for Aunt Jemima Pancake Recipe

You probably know what to do by now, and you just wanted the recipe, but here are some additional instructions if you need some additional guidance. You can just look at the box as well if you don’t care to read anymore.

1. Mix
2. Heat
3. Flip

Mix

In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients. Mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients after. Stir until you get a nice semi-liquid consistency. Bumps and lumps are ok. Do not try to get rid of all the bumps, just make sure there are no dry pockets of dry ingredients or large lumps. You should have at more than 1 cup of batter.

Heat

Heat skillet or an electric griddle to medium-low heat to medium heat and spray with cooking spray or rub a stick of butter on the skillet. Use a ladle to pour batter on the surface and form the shape of the pancake into a thin circle. To get a bit of a test life the cooked side up a little bit to see if it is golden brown.

Flip

Wait until bubbles show on top of the pancake turn into holes or until bottom is golden brown. Then flip the pancake to the other side. After the first pancake, if you want a thinner pancake add more milk or water to batter. 

Additional Topping Ideas

If you want to change things up add some toppings besides maple syrup to make for a better pancake. Here are some ideas:

Fresh Fruit: 

• Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries)
• Bananas 

Other Favorite Toppings

• Nuts (Walnuts or Almonds)
• Whip Cream
• Chocolate Chips

Tips For Better Pancakes

Resting the batter for at least five minutes before cooking helps the gluten in it to release and become more tender and light. Doing this also allows the batter to become more fluffy and light to make more fluffy pancakes. 

While oil is important in your pancake-making process, butter will also add more flavor to your dish. You can start by melting it first, then coating it in a kitchen towel. You don’t want to shallow-fry your pan as butter can burn quickly. If you prefer to use oil, use a oil such as peanut or sunflower. Heat up the pan until it reaches a medium temperature before adding the batter.

Did You Make Too Many Pancakes? How to Store

If you made too many pancakes and don’t have anybody to eat them here are ways to store them for later. Then you won’t have to cook anything at all for breakfast, now we’re talking lazy. 

Let the pancakes cool down before trying to store them away. The heat can cause the pancakes to stick together and later on we can bet you’ll just end up throwing them out if you have to peel them out when trying to reheat them. 

1. Get a container or plastic bag to store them in. Make sure it’s big enough to fit your pancakes. 
2. Stick some parchment paper between them so that they to stick together when storing them. 
3. Store them in the fridge or freezer when you’re done.

Fridge – Each pancake can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped individually in cling film. They can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer – Stack them between two sheets of parchment paper and freeze them in a bag or container. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Reheating

Prepare the pancakes by heating them in a hot oven at around 100 degrees Fahrenheit until they are warmed through. You can also microwave them, but be careful not to overheat them. This is not family a Sunday breakfast you’re trying to make.

There you have it bum. You’re recipe for making Aunt Jemima pancakes for yourself and not cooking too many. If I had a single pancake Aunt Jemima recipe I wouldn’t have to feel this guilt of throwing away pancakes.

For a lazy person making pancakes is simple and Aunt Jemima pancake mix (and waffle mix) has always been there for me when it came to pancakes. Quickest pancake batter you’ll ever make.

It’s a quick cooking process too so you can go right back to bed after you. No longer needing to throw away pancakes that could feed a whole family. Pass this recipe along to those you think may need it and also shout out to Nancy Green!