Can you use water instead of milk in pancakes?

Yes, you can use water instead of milk in pancakes but you should add a couple other ingredients to add flavor. This recipe adds melted butter, a little bit of sugar, and vanilla extract.

What can I use instead of milk in pancakes?

Instead of milk, you can swap in a non dairy milk, a mixture of half water and half heavy cream (or half and half), or you can use water with a few other simple additions like in this recipe.

Is pancake mix better with water or milk?

Many pancake mixes have powdered milk in them which is why you can use just water. But you can swap in milk to add extra richness and flavor.

Why is milk in pancakes?

Milk is the most common liquid in pancake batter and it also adds flavor and texture. If you swap in water, you need to add some melted butter, vanilla extract, and a tiny bit of sugar to add flavor.

Homemade Pancakes without Milk | Kathleen's Cravings

Homemade Pancakes without Milk

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Yes, you can make fluffy homemade pancakes without milk! Instead of milk, you can swap in water and a few simple, staple ingredients to make an easy homemade pancake batter.

Author: Kathleen Hansen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2-3 servings
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups cold or lukewarm water
1 egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra butter, canola oil, or cooking spray for greasing pan

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Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar) using a fork or whisk to remove clumps.
Mix Batter - Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the remaining wet ingredients (water, egg, melted butter, and vanilla). Mix with a fork or whisk to combine until mostly smooth (some lumps are okay).
Preheat Pan - Preheat a large skillet or griddle (non stick is preferred) to medium heat. Add a little butter, oil, or cooking spray to grease.
Cook Pancakes - To the preheated, greased pan pour 1/3 cup of batter (giving a little swirl to spread out the batter slightly). Cook the pancake until bubbles form on the top and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook until brown on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
Enjoy - Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Pancake Size - Using 1/3 cup of batter will make about 7 5-6 inch sized pancakes

Leftovers - Cooked and cooled pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or they can be flash frozen on a sheet pan and transferred to freezer bags before being frozen for up to 3 months.

Keep Warm in the Oven - Place the cooked pancakes on a wire rack or parchment paper lined baking sheet and keep in the oven on the lowest setting to keep warm while you finish cooking the batch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 6-inch pancakes
Calories: 386
Sugar: 6.7 g
Sodium: 241.5 mg
Fat: 13.7 g
Carbohydrates: 56.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 8.7 g
Cholesterol: 92.5 mg

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