Pancakes Without Baking Powder: Easy Grandma’s Recipe

Hey everyone! It’s me again, and you know what that means… time to dive into another amazing food creation!. Now, I will let you in on a LITTLE secret… this one comes from MY FAMILY’s BEST-KEPT KITCHEN SECRET! When my daughter asks for pancakes and the cabinets have NO baking powder, WHAT HAPPENS THEN?!?!?!?! I knew that the tradition in our home MUST be saved and after some thinking I GOT IT!.

Most pancake recipes are baking powder crazy and what would happen without it?!?!?. Well, I decided to use what I got from my grandmother for my everyday pancake preparation. Don’t worry, this pancake recipe delivers fluffiness without any baking powder, all due to some old tricks! YESSSS!!!! So now the moment of the truth has arrived… LET ME REVEAL all my grandmother’s recipe for you!

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Why Bake Pancakes WITHOUT Baking Powder?

Before we move ahead and do magic let’s consider WHY this should be in YOUR OWN list of recepies. There is more to this method than what meets the eye. Yes I know what are thinking but you will LOVE it.

• Emergency Prep: No baking powder? NO problem! Most times, your grandma, or mine for instance, DID NOT HAVE all the modern options to cook.
• Simple Ingredients: The list is simple, they are most of what everybody usually has on a kitchen
• Fluffiness Power: Yes, you’ll get incredibly fluffy pancakes!. They might be more delicious than the “conventional” ones.
• Quick to Prepare: I mean the only think you’ll have is preparing the mix and then COOK those amazing babies on a griddle or pan!.
• Allergy Friendly Option: Some folks can have trouble with baking powder, with this recipe that’s OVER.

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More Recipes You’ll Love

If you’re as obsessed with breakfast as I am, here are a few more recipes from my blog and trusted sources to keep your mornings exciting:

• Pumpkin Pancakes for Halloween: A festive twist perfect for fall mornings or spooky celebrations. These pancakes are packed with cozy pumpkin spice goodness!
• Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: If you love a sweet start to your day, these rolls are a must-try. They’re soft, gooey, and made with sourdough for a tangy kick.
• Eggless Moist Banana Bread Recipe: For anyone exploring baking without traditional ingredients, this banana bread is super moist and packed with flavor.
• 10 Pancake Topping Ideas You’ll Love: From fresh fruit to decadent sauces, this guide from Delicious Magazine offers creative ways to level up your pancake game.
• The Science of Pancakes: Ever wondered what makes pancakes so fluffy? Orlando Science Center dives into the details and shares tips for pancake perfection.

Check them out and add some variety to your breakfast table! 🥞🍞

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Ingredients: What’s In the Magic Mix?

Let’s get all your cooking equipment ready and let’s also measure out all ingredients needed for this AWESOME preparation! Remember, it is about preparation so you feel like a BOSS in the kitchen and also cooking is QUICK, SIMPLE AND FUN!!!.

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour : My mother prefered using whole wheat, whatever is your go to choice!
• 2 cups whole milk: You can substitute to any of the ones you like (almond, soy), my husband is allergic so i do it a lot, dont worry it is awesome!.
• 1 Large Egg One egg only and nothing more! This is crucial!.
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar: To make those pancakes amazing!.
• 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (plus more for the griddle) I always prefer unsalted so i have better control over flavor!.
• 1 teaspoon salt: Salt will highlight all of our flavors, trust me in that!.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract : The one drop that does the most, making those pancake smells WONDERFUL.

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How to Make Pancakes Without Baking Powder: EASY STEPS

Now, it’s the REAL moment, this recipe might change you life, no less! Just have fun!. Get those tools and feel the love, the flour, all in all, get the flow on! Here we GO!:

1. Whisk the dry ingredients: Mix all flour, sugar and salt, this step is very vital as the “mix part” is going to create wonders.
2. Whisk the liquid Ingredients: Melt the butter and add all the other liquids to the mix, combine nicely until integrated. Now mix into a bigger bowl.
3. Combine dry and wet: Now is the TIME, it should come to a fluid but also thich mix with no clumbs!. Add your vanila extract and give it a final swirl
4. Let your mix Rest: Just 5-10 MINUTES will do!. Don’t wait for TOO long but it WILL increase texture.
5. Heat Up Your Griddle or Pan: Now set it at MEDIUM heat! add a LITTLE of that lovely butter. DO NOT put too much!.
6. Pour the batter : About 1/4 cup or more depending of the pancake you love and let it sit! Once those air bubbles show that your bottom is COOKED now is the moment for your next flip. YES!
7. Cook both sides. When it is lightly golden it’s your time, get it and leave to the side and do all over!. ENJOY THE COOKING FLOW.
8. Serve Hot! Eat it right away, it will give you the BEST experience! I always recommend it! And do not forget to pour some nice maple syrup over. YUMMIE!

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Secret Tricks for Perfect Pancakes Without Baking Powder!

Okay now for the DETAIL… because details MAKE the best recipes!, lets give them all the light you will ever need:

• Fresh ingredients use them! No old flours or forgotten butter!. It will show right away!
• DO NOT OVERMIX: It makes a very tough and NOT FLUFFY result. The objective is LIGHTLY MIX and to make sure the flour dissapears!.
• Medium heat only if you heat to high you might be burnt outside but undercooked inside, trust me, take your TIME!.
• Use non stick pans: The secret trick if your pan is new. You also do not need a TON of butter and if using some spray it is okay!.
• Test a pancake: For many this will seem obvious but one mini test might improve all you other baking time, make ONE pancake at a test first!.

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Making Your Breakfast AMAZING!

Alright! Get those plates and prepare for the magic. Breakfast might turn into something unique from now on!, check this serving suggestion that MY family does ALL THE TIME!.

• With Fruit and Honey: Simple and elegant and DELICIOUS! Choose what is in season!. My husband ALWAYS goes for berries, what do you like?!.
• With Yogurt and Nuts For those people with need more from breakfast!. The greek yogur and some walnuts will do magic!.
• With Chocolate Syrup and Whipped Cream: For the FUN kids at home! Chocolate plus fluffy texture?. Yummy. MY niece will go CRAZY.
• With a Side of Scrambled Eggs: A CLASSIC. Pancakes, plus eggs are JUST PERFECT! Also adding some little cheese here will give a final beautiful touch

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FAQs: Your Questions, ANSWERED

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Start Fliping Your BEST Pancakes!

Well friend, we’ve got you prepared to dominate that cooking book at your house! All you gotta do now is turn on the cooking station and do magic. You are a professional pancake cooker and i couldn’t be prouder, i just showed all the tricks!.

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