Rating
4.846155
Average: 4.8 (26 votes)
Active time
20 minutes
Total time
35 minutes
Yield
16 4-inch pancakes
Serving Size
2 pancakes, 89g
Nutritioni
Ingredients

2 cups (7 ounces) whole spelt flour

2 tablespoons (⅞ ounce) sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups (14 ounces) milk

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla (optional)

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. Combine the milk and melted butter, and the vanilla if you’re using it.
  3. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir the batter just until the dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened: it will seem very wet, but will thicken as it sits. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes before you use it.
  4. Heat a non-stick griddle if you have one, or a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron. If your surface is not non-stick, brush it lightly with vegetable oil.
  5. When the surface of your pan is hot enough that a drop of water sputters across the surface, give the pan a quick swipe with a paper towel to eliminate excess oil, and spoon the batter onto the hot surface, ¼-cupful at a time.
  6. Let the pancakes cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form around the edges of the cakes, about 2 to 3 minutes. You may need to adjust your heat up or down to get the pancakes to cook through without scorching the surface, or being too pale.
  7. When the cakes are just beginning to set, flip them and let them finish cooking on the second side, about 1 minute more, until they’re golden brown on both sides.



 

Recipe and photo courtesy of The King Arthur Flour Company. ©2006 The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Nutrition

Calories: 150
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 400mg
Carbohydrate: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 4g (Added Sugar: 3g)
Protein: 5g

Yield: 16 4-inch pancakes

Serving Size: 2 pancakes, 89g

How'd it Taste?

Jennifer Wood
August 28, 2016
0
Excellent pancakes! I followed the recipe exactly using my scale too. These pancakes were light and fluffy, even while using a whole grain and without buttermilk. I'll definitely make again. Thanks King Arthur flour!
Julianna
August 30, 2016
3
I really liked being able to make pancakes with whole spelt flour. The problem was how much salt (I think). It was almost not edible but we managed to eat them thanks to syrup. So next time I will try half the salt and hope for a five star pancake!
Sonya HInton
September 17, 2016
0
I would to receive more recipes with using Spelt flour.
kelly-oldways
September 19, 2016
0
Thanks! Since spelt flour is a type of whole wheat flour, you can use spelt flour instead of whole wheat flour in recipes.
Carrie
October 2, 2016
5
My go to healthy pancake recipe. Never fails, always delicious and nutritious
kelly-oldways
October 5, 2016
0
Thanks, Carrie! I'm so glad you like it!
Dawn
October 8, 2016
5
I purchased 5# of unbleached Spelt flour from a local organic farm, but had no idea what to do with it! I found this recipe and made them tonight for dinner. It was very easy and a HUGE hit with my boys & even my ultra picky husband! The kids said they tasted a little like a waffle cone (never a bad thing!) and gobbled them up. Since I have big eaters, I doubled the recipe, but did make a couple of changes - 1) I used unsweetened cashew milk. 2) I only used 1 tablespoon of sugar. 3) I only had salted butter, so I eliminated the salt in the recipe. This is my new pancake recipe - delicious & nutritious!
kelly-oldways
October 14, 2016
0
Hi Dawn, I'm so glad to hear the pancakes were a hit! Thanks for sending your tips and tricks. Since spelt flour is a type of whole wheat flour, you can also try substituting it in recipes that call for whole wheat flour. We especially like spelt in scones and quick breads!
Amber
June 30, 2018
0
YAAASSS! I make banana spelt scones and they are amazing!
Tarrah
October 16, 2016
5
We use this recipe for all kinds of flour, including rye. We often add an egg, and a bit less sugar. It is a great way to use whole grain flours!
Tarrah
October 16, 2016
5
Hi again, I think you should delete my last rating because I only just now actually followed the directions properly! I didn't use the egg I normally do, and I finally read the instruction to let the pancakes sit for 15 minutes. Anyways, they are perfect!
kelly-oldways
October 20, 2016
0
Thanks, Tarrah! I'm glad you like them!
Jean
January 22, 2017
5
I made these for first time today. They are the BEST pancakes I've ever had. They are light and nutritious and tase so good! I cut it in half, followed the recipe exactly (except I didn't add salt) as instructed. Perfect. This is a keeper!
Caroline-WGC
January 23, 2017
0
Thanks for letting us know that you enjoyed them, Jean! Happy breakfasting.
Helen Smith
January 25, 2017
0
I must have left something out, but I double checked. My pancakes were horrible and I followed the recipe to a T. Rubbery and tough. Then I realized, NO EGGS in the recipe and on top of that, the amount of liquid was half of what it called for - I had to keep adding. Where did I go wrong? Anybody know?
Cynthia
January 27, 2017
0
Helen -- I'm so sorry this recipe didn't work out for you. It really IS an eggless recipe! Hard to be sure what went wrong without looking over your shoulder, but I wonder if you mixed the batter just until moist and if you let the batter sit for 15 minutes? Both are very important to this recipe and overmixing or skipping that resting step could make them tough. These spelt pancakes come from King Arthur's Whole Grain Baking cookbook (pg 13-14 in the edition I have), so you may want to call their Baker's Hotline at 855-371-2253 and see if they can shed any light on your problems. Hope this helps.
Charlene
January 29, 2017
5
Simply perfect my four boys and I loved them.
Caroline-WGC
January 30, 2017
0
Thanks Charlene. I'm glad they were a hit!
Marissa
February 19, 2017
0
I was just using a recipe almost identical to this one that called for only 3/4 cup of milk. I thought something seemed wrong, so I'm glad I found this recipe before I started cooking the batter (it was more like a dough before I fixed it!).
Caroline-WGC
February 21, 2017
0
We're so glad this recipe was able to help!
Irene Travers
February 28, 2017
5
These pancakes are delicious. The only adjustment I made was to substitute Rapidura Sugar for white sugar.
Alana
June 24, 2017
0
Just made these an hour ago, my daughter LOVED them! Amazing recipe base! I added a few things but my search is over for the perfect Spelt flour pancake recipe!!!!! Thank you!!!
Caroline-WGC
June 27, 2017
0
Thanks for letting us know how much you and your daughter liked them, Alana! :)
Tom
October 7, 2017
5
Was great. Could not taste the salt at all. I omitted the sugar, everything else just as the recipe stated. Will make these regularly.
Melanie
February 7, 2018
5
Thank you for all suggestions. Used only 1 tablespoon of sugar. Did not use the salt as I have salted butter. I cannot eat eggs so this was a good recipe as I did not have to use egg substitute. We enjoyed with peanut butter but will try with maple syrup. I am so excited as I cannot have eggs. Nice and fluffy.
David
March 1, 2018
0
2 tablespoons of sugar!!!! Clearly this is not a healthy option.
Caroline-WGC
March 8, 2018
0
Hi David -- You're welcome to reduce the sugar when you make this recipe. Other commenters have noted that it works well with 1 tablespoon of sugar or none at all!
Lin
August 24, 2018
0
David, clearly you are mistaken. Two T of sugar is not enough to do more than enhance flavor as opposed to actually sweetening the batter. It also helps browning.
Phil
March 4, 2018
5
Have been looking for a more healthier pancake recipe and I think this one is it. Thought it was weird not having an egg but the pancakes turned out very well without it. Thanks!
Elizabeth Auguste
April 22, 2018
5
I am making mine right now and they are turning out beautifully! I'm finding that medium heat is working well, and that less oil in the pan is definitely the way to go. I made a half batch, with coconut sugar and walnut milk as substitutes less salt and a 1/8tsp of cornstarch in the milk. Next time I think I'll try curdling the walnut milk for thickness instead with AVC to see what happens (it was homemade as a "ah! I have no milk" thing). Thanks for the recipe and to everyone who commented, your comments definitely helped.
Caroline-WGC
April 23, 2018
0
Hi Elizabeth -- So glad they turned out so well! We love seeing all the variations that people are creating with great success. Thanks for sharing your tips with everyone.
Lyn
May 22, 2018
5
These pancakes were so delicious. I usually eat buckwheat pancakes but had some whole meal spelt flour and thought I'd try these. Oh my gosh.... I can still taste their deliciousness in my memory four days later! I used coconut milk and maple syrup instead of sugar and no vanilla. We had them with warm sweet cherries, maple syrup and whipped cream
Amber
June 30, 2018
5
I really like these pancakes! I don't generally add the sugar because I feel like maple syrup, berries and whip cream will make them sweet enough. I do add vanilla and occasionally cinnamon. This is my go to pancake recipe. Thanks!
Jolonda
July 16, 2018
4
Pancakes came out great! I didn't have milk, so I used water. Still tasted great! The 2 tablespoons of sugar meant I didn't need syrup. I ate them just like that.
Gigibreenie
August 16, 2018
5
I've been following this recipe for so long I know it off my head. I make them all the time because I love them. They're great!
Lara
September 23, 2018
4
Followed the recipe and they came out perfectly. Surprising that the recipe has no egg but it works! Topped them with sliced banana and a dash of maple syrup. Will make again.
Andrea
December 13, 2018
5
I was never good at making pancakes until I tried this out! It’s officially my favorite pancake recipe ever and Don’t think I’ll ever be going back to regular pancakes. Forever obsessed with this eggless spelt wonder. P.s letting the batter sit is definitely a MUST Thank you for sharing!
Talasha Talks
February 22, 2019
5
I have made this many times now! I use almond milk instead of regular milk. Also, instead of regular sugar, I use brown sugar. I even use salted butter instead of adding salt because I rarely cook with salt and when I do it is pink Himalayan salt. The last thing, lol, I like to make them at night and make the whole batter. I noticed keeping the batter and making them "to order" isn't something I like to do. I heat them back up in a toaster oven while I make my desired sides!!!
Sami
April 13, 2020
5
I add chocolate chips and coco powder to these. They're tasty!! Rather heavy but still great!
Jackie T
May 24, 2020
5
Today is the fourth time that I have made these pancakes since I discovered your recipe six weeks ago.. The pancakes are a hit every time. Therefore, I’ve doubled the recipe from the second time forward. I have substituted raw honey or real maple syrup each time (1/2-3/4 amount) since I don’t eat processed sugar anymore. I have also added one or two eggs each time after the first batch for extra protein. But, it tasted excellent without it as well. This recipe is very easy and looks conducive to alterations. I’ll probably try adding blueberries or change out the milk for sour cream or other adjustments for fun. This recipe will definitely be my go to recipe for pancakes from now on. Thank you!
Julie B.
August 20, 2020
5
This is hands down the best pancake I have ever made or even tried. You have nailed every aspect of a perfect pancake. I actually made this into a mix using goat milk powder (regular milk powder could be used) to make it a just-add-water mix for camping and easy making. I also used sprouted spelt flour because it was all I had. Even my kids thought they were better than all the restaurants. Thank you!
Hiba
October 4, 2020
5
Pat Johnson
August 28, 2021
5
Yummy. Love spelt as I don't eat reg. wheat(negative reactions) More recipes please.
Catherine
January 30, 2022
5
My husband said they were the best pancakes he ever ate - I agree, absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe exactly - thank you so much!
Lindsey
September 30, 2024
5
Bomb.com- fluffy AF

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