A step-by-step recipe for pancakes without baking powder with photos

Having tried classic recipes, many home cooks wonder if it's possible to make fluffy pancakes without baking powder. Indeed, there are many variations of these pancakes, and today we'll tell you how to quickly and easily make delicious pancakes at home without baking powder, offering easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step instructions in photo and video format.

Wutsv pancakes without baking powder (with meringue)

Nutritional value per serving

227.4 kcal

Proteins: 6.2 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbohydrates: 31.6 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 15 min
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 2

Pancake literally means "cake baked in a frying pan." The dough used to make pancakes is characterized by its porous texture, which gives the finished pancakes their fluffy, tender texture.

Different ingredients are responsible for the porosity in different types of baked goods, so you can make fluffy pancakes using different methods. We've previously shared how to make delicious pancakes at home using:

baking powder (baking powder, which makes even dough prepared with milk or water rise);
soda (especially if the base is kefir or sour cream);
yeast (there are many pancake recipes with milk and the addition of instant yeast);
base with mashed banana (banana pancakes can be made without adding any sugar at all).

Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Some home cooks don't accept traditional baking powder in their recipes; baking soda can impart a distinctive flavor, and yeast dough is quite high in calories. Is it possible to make pancake batter without these ingredients, and what can you substitute baking powder for at home?

Yes, it's more than possible. There's another simple yet highly effective option for creating a fluffy, airy dough: a meringue base (a dense, airy foam made by whisking egg whites with sugar). We'll explore this method in more detail today.

Please note! To make meringue pancakes, you'll need a standard household mixer, as whipping egg whites into a stiff, stable foam by hand (using a whisk) is quite difficult.

The recipe itself is quite simple and will only take 10-15 minutes to complete. The recipe yields 2 servings (8 pancakes). If you need to make more pancakes, simply increase the ingredients proportionally.

Classic pancake recipe without baking powder

Fluffy pancakes without baking powder – a quick meringue recipe

Ingredients

Servings

Milk

30 ml
Flour

30 G
Sugar

20 G
Egg C1

2 pcs
Vanilla sugar

8 G
Salt

1 pinch

Preparation

Step 1

Let's start making our no-baking-powder pancakes by preparing the meringue. To do this, separate the yolks from the whites.

Important! There shouldn't be any yolk in the whites, otherwise the meringue won't be dense and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat the yolk with a whisk until smooth.

Step 3

Add 20 ml of milk to the yolk base and stir until smooth.

If later the base seems too thick, you can add another 10 ml of milk.

Step 4

Add vanilla sugar and 30 grams of sifted flour to the mixture and stir.

We use wheat flour, but you can make the dough using other gluten-free flours if you prefer. Vanilla extract (a pinch) or vanilla essence is also acceptable.

Step 5

The base for the dough should not be too thick, but rather runny, otherwise it will be difficult to combine it with the meringue.

Step 6

Now let's make the fluffy meringue. To do this, add salt to the egg whites and beat them with a mixer until soft peaks form. Then, gradually add 20 grams of sugar, continuing to beat until a thick texture forms, as shown in the photo.

Important! You cannot substitute sugar in this recipe with any substitutes, as this ingredient is essential for the meringue's porous structure.

Step 7

Next, combine the egg white and yolk mixture. Use a spatula to fold the meringue into the batter using circular motions.

You cannot use a mixer at this stage, otherwise the protein foam will settle and the dough will not retain its fluffy, porous structure.

Step 8

When half of the meringue has been incorporated into the yolk base, the mixture can be added to the egg white and the dough mixing process can be completed.

If you want to create your own delicious and unique version of pancakes, you can add any ingredients to the dough at this stage – chopped nuts, coconut flakes, sesame seeds, poppy seeds.

Step 9

It is best to fry pancakes in a dry non-stick frying pan without using vegetable oil.

Step 10

After laying out the pancakes, it is better to cover them with a lid, so the pancakes will turn out as fluffy as possible.

Step 11

Pancakes cook for just a couple of minutes on each side, so you can prepare this treat even when guests are already on the doorstep.

Step 12

Step-by-step recipe for pancakes without baking powder - step 11

All that's left to do is stack the finished pancakes like a cake, drizzle with honey, chocolate or condensed milk, and decorate to your taste.

Homemade pancakes have a short shelf life—you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. But in practice, the treats are eaten almost immediately.

We also suggest learning how to make delicious banana pancakes without baking powder and implementing the step-by-step recipe presented in the video yourself:

We welcome your feedback and photos of your finished pancakes. You can also share your simple recipes for fluffy pancakes without baking soda or powder in the comments.

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