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Super easy and made with simple ingredients, you can ditch the box mix and make your own Homemade Pancake Mix. Make the most delicate, divinely fluffy pancakes whenever you want for your family!
Making things from scratch is so unbelievably easy. Just like this Insanely Good Homemade Granola, but it can be intimidating like the thought of making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. But the great news is, just like those recipes, this is insanely easy and quick and once you try it, you’ll never go back.
The Best Pancake Mix
Not only is super simple but the pancakes it makes are so good! Fluffy, soft, tender and melt in your mouth delicious. Warm breakfasts are so great to wake up to and this makes it so easy. Just whip this up with some milk, eggs, and oil and you’ve got a hot breakfast in no time. Pancakes really are fast and they’re just so comforting, everyone loves them.
Buying and preparing all of your own foods is the single easiest way to ensure that you know exactly what your family is eating. It is also a great way to save money on groceries! Most premade baking mixes are typically simply mixtures of very simple, common dry baking ingredients. This homemade pancake mix is easy to whip up and is a great way to save on the budget.
Ingredients in Pancake Mix
You probably already have these in your pantry.
- Flour: All-purpose flour works best for fluffy pancakes
- Baking Powder: This gives you fluffiness and puffs the pancakes up.
- Sugar: A little bit of sweetness to add in the pancakes.
- Salt: Always needed for balance!
How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix
Have you ever looked at the ingredients in those box mixes? Can’t pronounce some of them can you and you don’t even know what they’re for, and you’re feeding that to your family. Now you can know exactly what’s in your pancake mix!
- Mix: Whisk all the ingredients together. Place in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place.
How to Make Pancakes or Waffles Using Homemade Pancake Mix
Now it’s time to use the mix for fluffy pancakes and the yummiest waffles. You’ll love that this mix can be used to make both! The only difference is the amount of oil you use in the batter.
- To Make Pancakes: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined. Drop 1/4 cup of the pancake mixture onto a heated, buttered skillet on medium heat.
- To Make Waffles: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons of oil. Add 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined. The extra oil creates a crispier golden texture…just how a waffle should be! Pour 1/4 cup of the waffle mixture onto a heated, buttered waffle iron. Follow the manual instructions for using your waffle iron. The size of your waffle iron will determine how much batter you use!
What Can I Put in My Pancake Mix?
There are so many variations and fun ways to eat a pancake. From classic butter and syrup to adding in fruit or chocolate, these pancakes are amazingly delicious. Your family will be raving about how good they are!
- Spices: This is the perfect base to add spices. When you add your mix to the wet ingredients add in cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin spice, or other flavorings.
- Mix-ins: To your wet mix, add mashed bananas, nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, chia seeds, flax meal, or protein powder for variations.
- Flour: You can use whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, or all-purpose flour in this pre-mix.
Tips and Storing Homemade Pancake Mix
- Double: Feel free to double the mix or even triple it. I like to make lots of pancakes at once and freeze them for even quicker hot breakfasts in the morning.
- Wait: When cooking your pancakes wait for those bubbles to form on top to ensure you don’t end up with gooey middles.
- Butter: For extra richness, substitute melted butter for the oil. So yummy!
- Don’t over mix: It’s important when you mix your wet with dry ingredients, you don’t over mix. It’s ok to have a few little lumps.
- Storage: The shelf life of this homemade mix is about the same as any you’d find at the store. This should be kept for 6-8 months in a cool dark place. Make sure your jar or container has a tight seal as well.
More Homemade Recipes
Because Homemade is always better, and unbelievably easy!
- Homemade Cheese Sauce
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Easiest Marinara Sauce
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce
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Homemade Pancake Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Whisk the pancake mix ingredients together until combined. Store in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place.
To use the Mix to Make Pancakes
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined.
- Drop ¼ cup of the pancake mixture onto a heated, buttered skillet on medium heat. Cook until golden brown on both sides and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
