Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancakes

Name: Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 300 g plain flour; 2 tbsp golden caster sugar; 70 g unsalted butter or dairy-free alternative; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 250 ml lukewarm water; 3 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 serving toppings of your choice such as maple syrup, cooked streaky bacon or Greek yogurt and berries

These light and airy pancakes are completely milk-free, using lukewarm water and a touch of butter for a perfect golden finish. They are incredibly easy to whip up for a quick weekday breakfast or a cozy weekend brunch.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

eggs
2
plain flour
300 g
golden caster sugar
2 tbsp
unsalted butter or dairy-free alternative
70 g
vegetable oil
2 tbsp
lukewarm water
250 ml
baking powder
3 tsp
vanilla extract
2 tsp
fine salt
1 tsp
toppings of your choice such as maple syrup, cooked streaky bacon or Greek yogurt and berries
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, golden caster sugar, and fine salt until thoroughly combined.

In a separate jug or bowl, beat the eggs with the vanilla extract and lukewarm water. Melt 50g of the butter (or dairy-free alternative) and allow it to cool slightly before whisking it into the egg mixture.

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Gradually pour in the wet mixture, whisking continuously from the center outwards until you have a thick, smooth batter without any lumps.

Heat a teaspoon of vegetable oil and a small knob of the remaining butter in a non-stick frying pan over low-medium heat. Once the butter is foaming, ladle about 3 tablespoons of batter into the pan to form a pancake roughly 8cm in diameter.

Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are set, the center is bubbling, and the pancake has risen. Flip carefully and cook for a further minute until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve warm.