Easy Fluffy Pancake Recipe Without Baking Powder Recipe
This easy fluffy pancake recipe uses no baking powder but achieves incredible fluffiness thanks to whipped egg whites. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, these pancakes are light, airy, and delicious served with fresh berries and syrup. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are quick to prepare and guaranteed to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- ¼ cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup warm milk of choice
- 3 eggs, separated
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter, for cooking and serving
- Fresh berries, to serve with
- Syrup or honey, to serve with
Instructions
- Separate eggs: Carefully separate the three eggs into two bowls, placing the yolks in one and the whites in the other.
- Whip egg whites: Using a handheld mixer, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy and soft peaks form. This aeration is key to fluffy pancakes.
- Add sugar gradually: Slowly add the ¼ cup sugar to the egg whites, continuing to beat until stiff peaks just start to hold. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Mix yolks with milk and flour: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with warm milk until combined. Then sift and fold in the flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
- Loosen batter: Gently fold a third of the whipped egg whites into the flour mixture to lighten and loosen the batter.
- Fold in remaining whites: Add the remaining egg whites and carefully fold the mixture together, preserving as much air as possible for fluffiness.
- Heat skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
- Cook pancakes: Pour ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and finish: Flip each pancake carefully and cook for an additional 1 minute until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches, adding more butter as needed to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Plate the pancakes and serve with fresh berries and syrup or honey of your choice.
Notes
- Separating and whipping egg whites is essential to giving these pancakes their fluffy texture without baking powder.
- Use warm milk to help the batter mix smoothly and to create a tender crumb.
- Fold the ingredients gently to preserve the air bubbles formed in the egg whites.
- Adjust cooking heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring pancakes cook through.
- Feel free to substitute milk with any plant-based milk to suit dietary needs.
