MILKLESS PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH 
2 c. flour
4 tsp baking powder
3 large eggs
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract

This is a milk free version of pancakes from scratch. Easy and good yield of about 20 pancakes of about 4" diameter - perfect for our hungry family of four.

Put dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Crack eggs into small bowl and beat till bubbles start to form. Stir in vanilla extract and oil.

Combine egg, oil and vanilla with dry ingredients and water and mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.

Scoop batter into medium-heat skillet in 1/3 cupfuls. Flip when bubbles form and edges begin to dry. Do not press down after flipping - this prevents rising of the pancake batter during cooking.

Submitted by: Joel Wisner

recipe reviews
Milkless Pancakes from Scratch
 #26570
 Elizabeth (Maryland) says:
I tried these out this morning... they are pretty flat and dense, not fluffy at all. The kids ate them up, but I don't think I'll make them again. I think the olive oil made them too heavy. I do appreciate the recipe, though, as I had no milk this morning and had already promised the family pancakes :)
 #26902
 Kimberly (Wisconsin) replies:
These I thought were really flat - I think would almost be used for crepes, I ended up adding more flour, vanilla and sugar.
 #28109
 Eric (Texas) replies:
The trick to making these not flat is to really whisk the eggs well, and DON'T "mix thoroughly to avoid lumps." Don't overstir and they come out fine. If they're still flat, try adding more flour, sugar and vanilla like Kimberly Suggested, or reduce the amount of water.
   #107660
 Pam (Texas) replies:
Just beat the hell out of the eggs, add olive oil and vanilla. Beat the hell out of it again. add to dry ingredients. Mix. THEN add water starting with half. They are fluffy!!
   #139907
 Rosy Wright (Massachusetts) replies:
These pancakes were flat, I added a little more baking powder and they were fine after that. They weren't bad overall but did have a prominent egg taste. Great recipe once you tweak it up a little bit. Less egg, more flour/baking powder. Also, I added cinnamon sugar for added taste.
 #26590
 David Schmidt (North Carolina) says:
This a good recipe. I think it might be a bit better if you add a little more vanilla, and probably a little more sugar.
 #27363
 Nick (Arizona) says:
Came out great, very fluffy and cakey. I added tons of blueberries.
 #28425
 Susie Flippo (Missouri) says:
My family loved these. I found them to be very fluffy-not flat all. Thank you for sharing!
 #28871
 Kate (Oregon) says:
I made these with a little extra sugar, vanilla, and flour (a splash of each). They were a tad flat but tasted great!
 #29095
 James (Canada) says:
I made these this morning. Kids loved them. they were flat for me too. I missed some directions in my rush to make them. And I made my baking powder from scratch this morning too. Kids loved them. We thought they were tasty. We'll try them again.
 #35374
 Brittany (Arizona) says:
I made these pancakes this morning and they were great! I did add 1 tsp. of cinnamon along with more flour and sugar which came out perfect! I didn't think they came out flat at all.
 #35443
 Nick (British Columbia) says:
this is a huge recipe, I suggest halfing it unless you have four hungry people expecting flapjacks. turned out a little thin so I added a little flour and extra sugar. first batch was a little flat so I turned up the heat and the next batch was nice and fluffy. I suggest blackberry sryup & lemon juice :)
 #35769
 Mahdiy (Connecticut) says:
They were the best pancakes I've ever made! AAA Thanks :)
 #35947
 Candy (Oregon) says:
I just made these pancakes and I didn't add the whole 2 cups of water. Add To much water and pancakes turn into crapes, so i only added half that. Or you can just add more flour like some other people did. I also added blueberries which makes pancakes so much better!
 #38924
 Tar (California) says:
Totally loved these especially since they were milkless. I did add a little more sugar though but they really reminded me of home as they went really well with the sugar, cinnamon and lime we had them with.
 #39278
 Barby (New Zealand) says:
Tried and like them. Add 2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder and they fluff up just fine. Beat or whisk as advised. Take into consideration the flour used whether high grade or bakers choice. It does matter when baking. Have a good day. Heoi ano barby
 #44808
 Andy (Colorado) says:
My kids enjoyed them, I added cocoa powder. A little chocolate in the morning is never a bad thing.
   #49254
 Criswell (Korea) says:
Great recipe if you have no milk in the house. I added a bit more baking powder and sugar, and one less egg (only had two) and they came out wonderful and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
   #53697
 Julie (British Columbia) says:
I like this one and wont use another one. No matter what the kids ate it all up and wanted more. Thanks, I use it every weekend now..

 

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