How to Make Poorman Pancakes

Poorman pancakes were made back in the olden days as little, quick breakfast treats. Now it's your turn to make them. Poorman pancakes are a delicious treat and easy to make. This article will teach you how to make them in a few, simple steps!

Ingredients

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water or milk
Maple syrup for topping (optional)
Softened salted butter for topping (optional)

Steps

1
Pour the flour into a medium sized bowl.
2
Put the sugar into the bowl with the flour.

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3
Pour the water into the bowl. Do this carefully to make sure the sugar and flour don't spill.
4
Stir the flour, sugar, and water together. Until it all looks soft and smooth.
- Avoid stirring for too long, the mixture will become heavy.^{[1]
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Put the pan on the stove. Set the stove to medium heat and wait until the pan starts to heat up.^{[2]
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- Add margarine to the pan (if desired) to stop the pancake batter from sticking.^{[3]
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Pour some of the batter onto the pan. Try to make it look like a circular or oval-like shape. Wait for 1-2 minutes for it to cook.
- You will know that it is cooked when bubbles start to form around the pancake. Each side should be golden brown once it's cooked all the way.
7
Pour the batter on the pan. Doing this with a bottle of mayo or tomato sauce is recommended. The batter on the pan will even out the pancake shape that way.
8
Scoop the pancake out and place it on a plate once it has cooked all the way. Continue cooking with the remaining batter until the bowl is empty.
9
Place the pancakes on a plate and leave to cool. Add maple syrup, peanut butter, etc. to them.
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Finished. Enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

For the Poorman's Pancakes recipe, is it 1 or 2 cups each of sugar, flour, and water?

Community Answer

By 1/2 cup they mean half a cup, so use a half a cup of water, a half a cup of flour and a half a cup of sugar.
Question

What if I don't have sugar but I do have cinnamon?

Community Answer

You can’t substitute the same amount of sugar for cinnamon, but you can just make the pancakes with flour and water, then add cinnamon for flavor. Make sure you adjust the amount, since there will be less dry ingredient for the pancakes.
Question

Could I use buttermilk in place of milk?

Community Answer

Yes. Just be certain to follow the steps correctly.