Ditch the premade box mix and try making this Fluffy Homemade Pancake mix recipe instead. They are so light, fluffy and delicious they will become your favorite breakfast treat.
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This fluffy homemade pancake mix recipe is so quick and easy you will never buy a box mix again. It is so much cheaper, healthier and makes a much better pancake.
Why this Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe Works
Homemade pancake mix from scratch is so quick and easy you will wonder why you have not been making them this way all along. You get to determine the quality of the ingredients to create this recipe and make the best pancake for your family.
If you’re looking for a fun twist, try this Pancake Spaghetti.
How to Make Pancakes from Scratch – Step by Step
- Mix Dry Ingredients: First, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large bowl; Stir to combine. (Photo 1 below)
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; Whisk together until eggs are fully combined. (Photo 2 below)
- Whisk Together: Next, whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. The batter may be lumpy. (Photo 3 below)
- Heat Griddle: Preheat a griddle to medium-high. Use a 1/4 cup scoop to pour batter onto the hot griddle. (Photo 4 below)
- Cook Pancakes: Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles rise to the top of the pancakes and the edges dry out a little. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. (Photo 1 below)
- Keep Warm: Finally, remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Continue with remaining batter.(Photo 2 below)
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Recommendations for Making the Best Pancake Recipe
Everyone loves a golden pancake with crispy edges. Best Pancakes can be achieved by using a few of these tips:
- Sift the flour for extra light pancakes. Chiefly to reduce clumps and create air.
- Separately, whisk the wet ingredients together.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients.
- Importantly, whisk just until moistened—DON’T OVERMIX! A few lumps are fine.
- Lastly, pour the batter into a squeeze bottle. Simply squeeze the batter onto a griddle and avoid the drippy mess that comes with ladling it out of a bowl.
Can I make a Big Batch of this Simple Pancake Recipe and Freeze them?
Definitely, it is a great way to make breakfast so much easier. Here is how:
- Cook following the recipe below and once they are cool, stack the pancakes in an airtight container with parchment between the layers.
- You can even portion out servings in a freezer bag for a quick grab and go.
- Afterwards, pop the fluffy pancakes into the toaster oven or microwave to heat up.
- Pancakes can last up to two months in the freezer.
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Expert Tips for Making the Best Homemade Pancake Mix
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Best Homemade Pancake Mix is a great recipe for a crowd or for freezing. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Check your Powder: Most often pancakes flop due to outdated baking powder, so make sure yours is fresh.
- Griddles are Great: Griddles allow your pancakes to really spread out and form correctly. Remember to make sure it is at temperature before you start cooking your pancakes.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large bowl; Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; Whisk together until eggs are fully combined.
- Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. The batter may be lumpy.
- Preheat a griddle to medium-high.
- Use a 1/4 cup scoop to pour batter onto the hot griddle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles rise to the top of the pancakes and the edges dry out a little.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Continue with remaining batter.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Best Homemade Pancake Mix is a great recipe for a crowd or for freezing. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately.
- Check your Powder: Most often pancakes flop due to outdated baking powder, so make sure yours is fresh.
- Griddles are Great: Griddles allow your pancakes to really spread out and form correctly. Remember to make sure it is at temperature before you start cooking your pancakes.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
This is so handy to have around – my go-to for pancakes and more.
Thank you so much for this amazing pancake mix recipe! Really easy to make and tasted delicious! Will surely have this again! Well done!
The perfect homemade pancake recipe, thank you!