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Do you know what to make for breakfast, but cannot use the stove? Follow these step-by-step instructions to make pancakes in a microwave oven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 5 tablespoons (100g) plain flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon olive/vegetable oil (optional)
- Pinch of salt, to taste (optional)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional); for a sweeter pancake, mix maple syrup into the batter
Steps
Cooking Pancakes on a Plate
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1Mix flour, egg, butter, and milk. Whisk the egg and half the milk in a bowl. Gradually add the flour to make a smooth, thick batter. Beat throughout until there are no more lumps, then add the remaining milk. It's important that your batter is quite thick so that the mixture doesn't run everywhere.
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2Cover a plate in butter to keep the pancake from sticking. A thin coat should suffice, but use more if you like. You may also consider using margarine, olive/vegetable oil, or a non-stick cooking spray.Advertisement
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3Pour about 3/4 cup of pancake mix onto the plate. The size of the pancake depends on the size of your plate, but be aware that larger pancakes will take longer to cook.
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4Put the plate in the microwave for 60 seconds. Adjust the time if you know that your microwave is particularly weak or strong. If the pancake is still runny, heat it for another ten seconds, but don't go overboard. There's no grill involved, so your pancake won't brown. If you do overcook your pancake, it will become dry, not burned.
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5Repeat to make more. Place the cooked pancake onto a clean plate. If the cooking plate is still well-greased with butter, then pour another dollop of pancake batter onto the first plate. If not, then spread more butter as needed to ensure that the next pancake doesn't stick. Cook the second pancake for one minute or until it is no longer runny. Repeat until you have as many pancakes as you want.
Making Pancakes in a Mug
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1Consider making your pancakes in mugs. The cooking time is the same as when cooking with a plate. It will be easier to make a lot of pancakes quickly using a plate, but a mug can give you a novel, single-serving pancake.
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2Fill a mug about 1/4 or 1/3 full with flour or pre-prepared pancake mix. Pour water into the mug (about half a mug's worth) until the mixture becomes a paste of medium thickness. Mix with a teaspoon until the consistency is smooth. You can add more water if the mixture is too thick, and more flour/pancake mix if the mixture is too thin.
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3Put the mug in the microwave for about 90 seconds. The pancake is fully cooked when there is no runny mixture left in the mug. If the mix is still runny, then microwave the mug for 30 seconds longer.
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4Pour toppings directly into the mug, then eat with a fork. When your mug pancake is thoroughly cooked, it is ready to eat. Drizzle syrup, sugar, or butter into the mug, and enjoy!
Serving Microwave Pancakes
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1Put toppings on your pancake. If you have a sweet tooth, choose sugar, syrup, Nutella, and/or whipped cream. Spread your pancake with butter for a rich but simple meal. Consider ham, cheese, and other savory toppings for a heartier pancake experience.
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2Consider microwaving bacon to accompany your pancake. To cook bacon in the microwave, lay two paper towels on a plate. Place the bacon strips across the plate and add another paper towel on top. Blast your bacon for three and a half minutes and you've got a meaty pancake topping.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I put other ingredients into the batter?
Community AnswerYes. Some toppings, such as chocolate chips, could melt during the process - but it'll still work and taste good. -
QuestionIs there any way to brown the pancake?
Community AnswerYes, if you use a multi-function microwave oven, such as one with a combination of microwave and grill functions. -
QuestionCan you use prepared mix where you just add water?
Community AnswerYes, the necessary ingredients have simply been pre-mixed for convenience.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl for mixing pancake mix
- Microwavable plate
- whisk
- ingredients listed above
About This Article
To make quick and easy microwave pancakes on a plate, mix together 5 tablespoons (40 g) of plain flour, ½ tablespoon (7 g) of butter, 1 large egg, and ½ tablespoon (7 mL) of milk in a bowl. Whisk the mixture until it’s smooth. Then, spread a thin coat of butter or margarine on a plate to keep your pancakes from sticking. Pour ¾ cup (177 mL) of the pancake batter onto the middle of the plate and microwave it for 60 seconds. If your pancake is still runny, microwave it for another 10 seconds. Keep doing this until your pancake is cooked to the consistency you like, then move the pancake to another plate. Repeat this process with the rest of the batter until it’s all used up. Add whatever toppings you like to your pancakes. Want a creative twist on the microwave pancake? Fill a mug about 1/4 to 1/3 full of dry pancake mix, then add water and stir it in until you get a smooth, creamy paste of medium thickness. Put the mug in the microwave for about 90 seconds, or until there’s no more liquid batter in the mug. Add butter, syrup, or whatever other toppings you like directly into the mug and eat your pancake with a spoon or fork. For tips on making pancakes in a mug, read on!
