Best Kosher Salt Substitutes for Pancakes & Waffles
Choose alternatives that hold batter consistency and help keep a light interior. These batters are sensitive to liquid ratios and acidity, both of which affect fluffiness and browning.
Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology
Can I make pancakes or waffles without kosher salt?
Yes. Start with Table Salt at Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt), then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Table Salt
Use Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt)
Equal by weight, not by volume. If the recipe measured Morton kosher, use 3/4 the volume in table salt instead.
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of kosher salt is treated as 128 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
How do I substitute kosher salt in pancake and waffle batter?
Use Table Salt at Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt) — Equal by weight, not by volume. If the recipe measured Morton kosher, use 3/4 the volume in table salt instead. Mix as the original recipe directs, then taste and adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.