pancakes without baking powder

How to make pancakes without Baking powder , homemade 

By onica merry      updated: 25 January 2025

You can still make pancakes without baking powder! The baking powder usually helps the pancakes rise and become fluffy, but there are a few ways to substitute or work around it.

Here’s a simple pancake recipe without baking powder:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 egg

• 1 cup milk (you can use any type of milk)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, if you have it)

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar (optional, to react with the baking soda)

Instructions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. If you have baking soda, add it here too.

2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter or oil. If you're using lemon juice or vinegar, add it to the milk (this will help activate the baking soda).

3. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. It's okay if the batter is a little lumpy. If you’re not using baking soda, just skip that step, but the pancakes will be slightly denser.

4. Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.

This recipe should still yield pancakes that are soft and tasty, even without the baking powder! Let me know if you need any adjustments or want to try something else!

Is it ok not to put baking powder in pancakes ?

It’s definitely possible to make pancakes without baking powder, though they’ll be a bit different in texture. Baking powder helps pancakes rise and become light and fluffy. Without it, your pancakes might turn out denser and heavier.

If you're skipping baking powder, you can try alternatives like using whipped egg whites or adding a small amount of baking soda if you have buttermilk, which reacts with the acid to help with rising.

But if you’re aiming for more of a flat, dense pancake (kind of like a crepe), leaving out the baking powder could work fine!

What you'll need for this recipe

To make pancakes without baking powder, you'll need basic ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, and milk. Eggs and melted butter are essential for the batter’s texture. A splash of vanilla extract will add flavor, and you can use a little baking soda for lift. A frying pan is required for cooking.