What’s better than a tall stack of homemade pancakes on a Saturday morning? I’m not sure that anything is! I just love making pancakes for my family, and my classic homemade pancake recipe is absolutely perfect. I wanted to figure out a way to make the process of mixing up pancake batter a little bit easier so that I could make my famous pancakes on busy mornings too. So, I created this recipe for homemade pancake mix! I love that I can mix up the dry ingredients for pancakes ahead of time and keep the DIY pancake mix stored in my pantry. Then, when it’s time for pancakes, I can just add an egg and a few other key fresh ingredients. If your family loves pancakes like mine does, be sure to check out my recipe for Chocolate Chip Pancakes next. Apple Pancakes are my favorite in the fall, and my Vegan Coconut Pancakes are a dairy-free breakfast wonder! Linda Ramos For extra protein, see how I make pancakes with cottage cheese.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Homemade Pancake Mix
Here’s what you need to make this DIY Pancake Mix:
Flour – All-purpose flour works best in this pancake recipe. Baking Powder – This is the secret to extra light and fluffy pancakes! Be sure that your baking powder is fresh. Granulated Sugar – There’s just a bit more than a tablespoon per batch of pancakes. This makes them very slightly sweet, but not overly so. Salt – To balance and elevate the simple flavors used to make pancakes.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Homemade Pancake Mix
When You’re Ready to Make Pancakes
You’ll need your prepared pancake mix and a few other fresh ingredients.
Milk and egg – Use whole milk that is at room temperature or slightly warmed for best results. Melted Butter – Unsalted melted butter adds flavor and just enough fat to make these pancakes melt in your mouth. Vanilla Extract – This is what makes pancakes smell so good while they’re on the griddle!
How to Make Homemade Pancakes
Recipe Tips
Make Sure your Baking Powder is Fresh. If the baking powder you’re using has expired, the pancakes won’t rise. To check if your baking powder is still fresh, stir half a teaspoon of baking powder with water, if it fizzes up then it’s good to go. If not, then you need to replace it with a fresh one. Spices Can Be Added. Try adding a teaspoon or two of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the dry pancake mix! Do Not Overmix the Batter: The key to making soft and fluffy pancakes is not to overmix the batter once you combine the dry and wet ingredients together. You don’t want to develop gluten and end up with flat chewy pancakes. It’s ok if there are lumps in your pancake batter. They will disappear on their own while the pancakes cook. Let the Batter Rest: If you mix the pancake batter and let it sit for about 20 minutes, it will thicken, and your pancakes will also be extra thick.
Storing Tips
This homemade pancake mix recipe is designed to be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 3 months. You can also store the dry pancake mix in the freezer for longer than that, up to 6 months if you’d like!
What To Serve With Homemade pancakes
Pancakes are the most delicious part of any homemade breakfast! Serve them with crispy bacon, savory sausage links, or creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs. For a healthy breakfast side, try my Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe, or a Veggie Omelet with your pancakes! You can make delicious pancakes for breakfast any day of the week when you have this easy homemade pancake mix on hand! Make a double or triple batch, and pin this recipe so that you can make it again soon. © Little Sunny Kitchen
