Homemade Pancake Mix

Homemade pancake mix is used for so many things other than actual pancakes. You can easily find a pancake recipe, but what if your coffee cake recipe calls for actual mix and you don’t have boxed pancake mix in the pantry?

 

Well, here ya go! DIY pancake mix using simple ingredients and pantry staples.

The best part about Saturday mornings is that no one needs to be up for school or work, and I can make breakfast for the whole family. And there is nothing more satisfying than a stack of fluffy homemade pancakes topped with real maple syrup.

Pancake Mix Uses

Homemade pancake mix is very similar to bisquick mix or even boxed cake mix, just with a different ratio of the same ingredients.

While it is great for making fluffy pancakes, it can also be easily transformed into other recipes like cream cheese sausage balls, pimento balls, cinnamon rolls or even to give structure and density to egg based casseroles and omelettes.

A tablespoon of pancake mix happens to be the secret ingredient to many chef’s fluffy egg creations. Shhh… I didn’t tell you that.

Ingredients for Pancake Mix

I’m guessing you’ll have all of these in your pantry.

• all purpose flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• fine sea salt

Whisk them together and there you go- pancake dry mix. But how do you transform them into actual pancakes?

You’ll need these items for the wet ingredients.

• 1 egg
• milk or buttermilk
• vanilla extract
• vegetable oil
• Cooking spray

Full fat milk or buttermilk works best. You can also use add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk to create a makeshift buttermilk.

How to Make Best Pancake Recipe

Mix all the wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed, try to not overwork the batter or you’ll get tough and dry pancakes.

PRO TIP: Make your pancake batter in a large 8 cup measuring cup or mixing bowl with a spout to easily pour out batter in a continuous stream instead of having to spoon it out.

Heat a griddle to 300 degrees or a skillet over medium heat and pour out 4 inch pancakes. Smaller pancakes are easier to work with, but you can make them larger if you’d like. This recipes makes about 8-10 smallish pancakes.

Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flip and cook for 2-3 minutes longer.

Remove and serve!

Best Pancake Toppings

Now you have pancakes… what should you put on them?

• Honey
• Maple Syrup
• Butter
• Fresh Fruit
• Whipped Cream
• Strawberry Sauce
• Raspberry Sauce
• Chopped Candy Bits
• Chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter chips
• Peanut Butter
• Fudge Sauce
• Apple Cider Syrup
• Dutch Honey
• Homemade blueberry Syrup
• Pecan Caramel Sauce
• Sweetened Milk Caramel
• Chopped Nuts
• Fruit jam
• Bacon jam

Tips for Perfect Pancakes

While pancakes are a a somewhat easy recipe to prepare, they can also be a little finicky. Check out our tips and tricks for the best pancakes before you get started.

ONE. Sprinkle favorite toppings while the pancake is on the griddle, not into the batter. This ensures that the heavier stuff doesn’t just fall to the bottom and is easily distributed throughout your pancakes. Reserve some to use as a topping.

TWO. Don’t overmix the batter. This activates more gluten and can make your pancakes feel tough or chewy. Small lumps in the thick batter are ok.

THREE. Butter has a relatively low smoke point, so using it for your non-stick agent on a griddle or skillet can result in burning easily. For this, oil or spray is actually better. Slather them in butter after they are done cooking.

FOUR. Using a pourable bowl or measuring cup ensures easy and consistent sizes without weird rings.

FIVE. Smaller pancakes are easier to work with and flip.

SIX. Rest the batter. I know this sounds weird, but even letting it sit for 15 minutes makes all the difference. It allows the flour to absorb better and if there are any lumps, lets them dissolve without additional stirring.

SEVEN. Wipe out the pan between pancakes to get out any burned bits or extra oil or grease.

EIGHT. I used to think I was fine with a skillet, but a hot griddle works SO much better.

NINE. Unless you have a giant diner sized griddle, you’ll be work in batches. Keep the cooked pancakes warm in the oven while you finish the rest.

Storage & Freezing

Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can heat in a warm skillet or oven or wrapped in a paper towel in the microwave.

Homemade pancakes can also be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bags.

Store your own homemade pancake mix in something air tight like a mason jar or ziploc storage bag.

More Homemade Mixes

• Copycat Jiffy Cornbread Mix
• Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
• Homemade Cake Mix