Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe batches have completely changed how I approach breakfast. This simple blend uses wholesome ingredients and stores for months, making busy mornings so much easier!
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🥞This mix works for everything from classic buttermilk pancakes to creative add-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips.
My 2 Best Tips For Making Pancake Recipe From Mix
Don't Overmix: Stir the wet and dry ingredients together just until combined—lumps are perfectly fine and actually lead to fluffier pancakes, while overmixing creates tough, dense results.
Butter Cooling Matters: Make sure your melted butter cools for a few minutes before adding to the egg mixture, or you'll end up with scrambled egg bits in your batter.
What I love the most about this recipe is the control I have over the ingredients. No preservatives, no mystery additives, just real food I can pronounce. The mix stores beautifully in my pantry, and I love gifting jars of it to friends with a simple recipe card attached.
The convenience factor is unbeatable. On busy weekday mornings, I can have a stack of golden pancakes on the table in under 15 minutes. Weekend brunch? Just as easy!
You can enjoy these pancakes straight off the griddle for a classic breakfast, or get creative with your toppings!
🩷 Melissa
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Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe for Soft & Fluffy Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
For the mix:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon table salt
To make pancakes:
- 2 ¼ cups pancake mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
Instructions
To Make the Mix
- Whisk all together and store in an air-tight container. Or a baggie.
To Make the Pancakes
- Whisk milk and lemon juice together and set aside to thicken for a few minutes.
- Whisk egg into melted butter into the milk.
- Gently mix into the pancake mix, do not over mix. There will be some lumps.
- Cook 'em up and enjoy!!
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Pancake Mix
Step 1: Whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
Step 2: Transfer the mix to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Label with the date and store in a cool, dry pantry.
Step 3: Store your homemade mix for up to 6 months. Give it a quick stir before measuring out portions for pancakes.
Easy Pancake Recipe From Mix
Step 1: Whisk milk and lemon juice together in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken and curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk effect.
Step 2: Add the egg and melted butter to the milk mixture. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the pancake mix you just made. Gently fold together with a spatula or wooden spoon just until incorporated. Don't overmix—lumps are perfectly fine and will create tender pancakes.
Step 4: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, substitute the all-purpose and whole wheat flours with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. The texture may be slightly different, but the pancakes will still turn out delicious.
If you find yourself overmixing the batter, you may overstimulate the glutens in the recipe and cause the pancakes to turn out flatter than intended. Other culprits can be overcooked pancakes, pancakes that are turned too soon, or pancakes that were squished with the back of the spatula as they were cooking
The lemon juice creates a quick buttermilk substitute by curdling the milk slightly. This adds tanginess and helps activate the leavening agents for extra fluffy pancakes.
When stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, your pancake mix will stay fresh for up to 6 months. Always check for any off smells before using.
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Helen
These turned out awesome!
Alli
Awesome! I’m so glad you let me know.
Alli
I LOVE pancakes! A homemade mix is even better.