People on very, very strict low-sodium diets not only need to avoid salt, but sometimes even baking powder which contains 120 mg per 1/4 teaspoon. So the question arises… what do these people do about pancakes. Easy! Just leave out the baking powder. The pancakes will be a little thinner because there's no leavening agent. But beating the egg whites separately can give you just a little bit of lift. It should be noted that sodium-free baking powders are available. If you can, use a recipe that uses baking powder as you'll get fluffier pancakes. But if you can't, just follow the directions here and you'll be enjoying pancakes in no time.
Goal: To make homemade pancakes as good as any restaurant but without baking powder. Inspiration: These beautiful pancakes from IHOP.
1.
Ingredients are all set to go.
2 large eggs - separated
1 teaspoon sugar
1 and 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2.
Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
3.
Beat the egg yolks and sugar together.
4.
Add the flour, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat until mostly smooth.
5.
Beat the egg whites with an electric beater until stiff peaks form.
6.
Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture.
7.
Let the batter set for 5 to 10 minutes until most of the larger air bubbles disappear.
8.
Place a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Melt 1 Tablespoon butter or spray generously with cooking spray.
9. Dollop the batter in 1/4 amounts per pancake. I like to use an ice cream scooper.
10.
When the edges appear dry and a few bubbles form and burst on the top, flip the pancakes over.
11.
Cook the other side until lightly browned.
12.
Transfer pancakes to plates.
Add your favorite topping and there you have it! Baking powder = no. Taste = absolutely!
I declare these pancakes delicious!