Homemade Pancake Mix and Fluffy Pancake Recipe
This homemade pancake mix recipe allows you to prepare a convenient and delicious base ready to be turned into fluffy pancakes anytime. The mix combines all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for a balanced blend. When you want to make pancakes, simply add milk, egg, and melted butter to the mix for a quick batter. Cooking on a nonstick skillet or griddle yields golden, tender pancakes perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 8-10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pancake Mix Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65 grams) sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Pancake Batter Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
- 1 cup (135 grams) pancake mix
Instructions
- Make the pancake mix: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a storage container with a tight-fitting lid and store it in a dark, cool place for up to 3 months to keep it fresh.
- Prepare the batter: When ready to cook, in a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. Gradually whisk in the milk and melted butter until combined. Sprinkle 1 cup of the prepared pancake mix over the wet ingredients and whisk gently just until blended. A few lumps in the batter are fine — avoid overmixing. Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to help hydrate the flour and thicken the mixture.
- Heat the skillet or griddle: While the batter rests, preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the cooking surface with melted butter or vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: Using a ¼-cup scoop, pour batter onto the heated surface. If needed, gently spread the batter slightly to even out the shape. Cook until bubbles form on top and the bottom side is golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip each pancake carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the second side is also golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Repeat cooking the remaining batter, greasing the skillet between batches as needed. Serve the pancakes immediately while warm with your choice of toppings like syrup, fruit, or butter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are fine and will result in fluffier pancakes.
- Resting the batter helps improve texture and thickness.
- Use a nonstick skillet or griddle for even cooking and easy flipping.
- Store the pancake mix in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness.
- Adjust cooking temperature if pancakes brown too quickly or too slowly.
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