My kids absolutely adore having this easy homemade pancake mix in the pantry for weekends and holidays!
We discovered this recipe last summer holidays and it made lazy mornings so fun for the kids. They are old enough now to follow basic instructions for cooking, and who doesn’t love pancakes for brekkie!
All it is is a pre made pancake mix like the type you might find in the supermarket – only you can make it in bulk and it’s much cheaper. You simply store it in an airtight container, or in ziplock bags if you are travelling, and then when you want them simply add the wet ingredients and bake!
This recipe makes the most beautiful no fail pancakes. Thick and fluffy if you like, or you can spread the batter to make them thin as well. Then all that is left is to serve them with your favourite toppings and get stuck in! One lot makes enough for 2-3 we have found, so I tend to double the batch to generously feed our hungry family of five.
We were originally given the recipe by a friend but my google search suggests its pretty much the same recipe as Rachael Ray uses, but I have found it on several sites since so I cannot quote the original source!!
So onto the recipe, it is so simple, I cannot wait to see photos of families enjoying this recipe over the upcoming holidays and weekends.
Homemade Pancake Mix
Ingredients
Dry Pancake Mix
- 4 Cups Plain White Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons of Sugar
To Make Pancakes
- 1 Cup Pancake Mix
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup MIlk
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, 14g, melted
Instructions
To make Pancake Mix
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar and mix well.
- Transfer this mixture to a large airtight container and label the container with the following
Pancakes
- Cup Pancake Mix
- Add 1 Egg, 1 Cup Milk, 1 Tablespoon of melted butter.
- Whisk to Combine
Cooking
- Preheat a pan or griddle over a medium to low heat and use either butter or cooking spray to grease the pan.
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup amounts of the batter to the pan and cook until bubbles form, then turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Set the cooked pancake aside, respray your pan and repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- Serve warm with your favourite toppings.
It is so easy, a great idea for camping trips, or for brunch when the kids are old enough to make it themselves, or even just to make pancake making that much easier for yourselves!
I hope you enjoy this recipe, and always feel free to share photos of what you make from my site, I just love it!
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Happy Baking!
Anna
Wendy says
Is the tablespoon measure 15ml (US measure) or 20ml (AUS measure)?
justamumnz says
15 mls here in New Zealand.
Joanna says
Sour cream (14-18%) or plain yogurt instead of milk makes pancakes much more delicate. Milk generally hardens the batter, if I do not have cream or yogurt I use just a little milk and the rest is water.
Sandra says
I’ve made this to go camping, and I use egg powder and milk powder in dry mix then I only have to add water.
justamumnz says
What a great idea! Thanks for the tips
Evelyn clark says
Is baking soda cream of tartar ?
justamumnz says
Hi, no baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.
Megan says
Made these for lunch today – added blueberries to the mix. Perfect! Fabulous pancake mix.
justamumnz says
Wonderful! Thank you for the feedback
Sueala says
Hi. What would you recommend as a substitute for the egg?
justamumnz says
There are a few different substitutes you can use, the easiest and tastiest being a mashed banana or 1/4 cup applesauce
Di says
Just made these, so easy and yum!! with ice cream as well……………..
justamumnz says
Wonderful!
Ana says
How much does it stay ?
justamumnz says
Do you mean how long does it keep? I would say a month or so at least in an airtight container.
Pauline says
Is it really 3 tbsp baking powder seems an awful lot or is it supposed to be tsp.
justamumnz says
Yes it is. It is for 4 cups of flour. ??