This fluffy Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe from Scratch is easy to make and whips up some seriously amazing breakfast pancakes the whole family will love!
I know you’ll also love these Banana Oatmeal Pancakes and these Pumpkin Oat Flour Pancakes!
Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe from Scratch
This easy Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe is what Saturday morning dreams are made of!
So fluffy, so yummy, so amazing!! Can the weekend get here any sooner?
I’m all about Easy Breakfast Recipes, and love stocking my pantry with homemade mixes. And this best pancake recipe is such a game changer!
Now if you just can’t wait for brunch this weekend, let’s call a weeknight ‘Brinner’ emergency. Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!
Not only does this dry pancake mix recipe make delicious pancakes, it’s also totally frugal!
I love knowing exactly what I am putting in my pancakes, too. Trust me… you’ll never buy store bought pancake mix again.
So are you ready for this easy pancake recipe already??
Here’s what you’ll need to make your first rate flapjacks…
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What is Dry Pancake Mix Made Of?
You’ll just need 4 easy ingredients to make your own old fashioned pancake mix…
- All Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
What Can I Add to Pancakes for Flavor?
Now these pancakes are heavenly just the way they are drizzled with pure maple syrup… but if you’re wondering how to jazz up pancakes, here are some delicious twists you can play around with, too!
Bacon Pancakes
Use this recipe, but add 10 slices of cooked and chopped Crispy Bacon into the wet batter.
Churro Pancakes
- Use this recipe but make these tweaks…
- Instead of 1/4 cup Sugar, use 1/2 cup Sugar
- Add 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon to mix
- Add 1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg to mix
- When pancakes are done, sprinkle each one with plenty of Cinnamon Sugar (You can mix some up by stirring together 1/3 cup Sugar with 1.5 tsp. Ground Cinnamon.)
Blueberry Pancakes
Use this recipe, but after you initially pour the batter on the skillet, place several blueberries on each pancake as it cooks, flip, finish cooking, and enjoy!
Grinch Pancakes
Use this recipe, but add 1 tsp. Green Food Coloring to pancake batter before cooking.
After cooking, top your stack of pancakes with whip cream and red heart-shaped sprinkles.
Is it Better to Use Milk Instead of Water in Pancake Mix?
Yes… absolutely! Milk is the perfect secret ingredient to add thickness and richer flavor to your pancakes.
How Do You Know When Pancakes Are Done on One Side?
When you’re cooking pancakes, be on the lookout for tiny bubbles that start to form.
Once several bubbles have formed on your pancake, you can go ahead and flip them to begin cooking the other side.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Can You Freeze Pancakes Once Cooked?
Yes… you sure can! Cooked pancakes freeze well for up to 1 month!
To freeze pancakes, allow them to cool completely… then you can either flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for 1 hour, or just layer them in a stack with a piece of wax paper between each pancake.
Then transfer pancakes to a gallon freezer ziploc bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze up to 2 months.
When you’re ready to make your pancakes again, you can just pull out how many you need and reheat in the oven, toaster, or microwave.
How to Keep Pancakes Warm
Are you ready to learn my favorite trick?
Once you’ve cooked some of your pancakes up (and are waiting for the rest to finish) you can keep the cooked pancakes warm by placing them on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees.
Then you can serve perfectly warm pancakes up all at the same time!
Homemade Pancake Mix Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Pancake Mix Recipe…
Lauren writes: “The BEST Pancake Recipe. We are obsessed, so fluffy and delicious.”
Kathryn writes: “So good to have this on hand!”
Milly writes: “I tried your recipe and it was amazing!! Thank you for sharing – I loved the pancakes!”
Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”
Hannah writes: “Turned out great- they were delicious.”
Alexandrea writes: “My hubby usually makes the pancakes for our household but today I tried it out. Used almond milk instead. These were a hit! We will definitely be freezing some of these for the week.”
Jaz writes: “This was by far the fluffiest pancake recipe that I have found. I personally used sea salt and I also used cane sugar and lemon extract but regardless, I LOVED these pancakes. They were fluffy, light and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.”
Stevi writes: “Ssed gluten free flour and coconut sugar instead, but kept all measurements the same. Delicious. Even added fresh blueberries to some, turned out great.”
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Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Mix Only:
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (White Sugar)
- 2 tbsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Salt
- Wet Ingredients for Pancake Batter:
- 2 1/2 cups 2% Milk* heated to warm
- 2 large Eggs lightly beaten
- 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) Butter melted
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, whisk together Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder and Salt until well combined. Transfer to mason jars or airtight storage containers to store.
- When ready to make your pancakes, transfer mixture back into a large mixing bowl.
- In medium mixing bowl, whisk together Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Vanilla until well combined.
- Pour wet mixture into large mixing bowl with dry ingredients, and stir with wooden spoon until just combined. Do NOT over stir batter… lumpy batter is okay. Let batter rest for 15 minutes before using.
- Heat 12" Cast Iron or Nonstick Pan or Griddle to medium-hot heat, spray or drizzle with cooking oil (I use Avocado oil), and ladle circles of batter onto griddle for pancakes.
- Once several bubbles begin to appear, flip to brown other side. ENJOY!
- PANCAKE MIX FRESHNESS TIP: If making up some mix for your pantry or as a gift in a jar, just check the expiration dates on your Flour and Baking Powder, and use those to determine your pancake mix expiration date.
- PANCAKE FREEZING TIP: Once you have cooked your pancakes, allow them to cool completely... then you can either flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for 1 hour, or just layer them in a stack with a piece of wax paper between each pancake. Then transfer pancakes to a gallon freezer ziploc bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze up to 2 months. When you're ready to make your pancakes again, you can just pull out how many you need and reheat in the oven, toaster, or microwave.
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Casey says
Thank you so much! All my children said they are the best pancakes they’ve ever had. My teenage boys almost wiped out all 2 dozen but I’ve got a few to freeze. This will be a regular Sunday breakfast for our family.
Heidi says
I’m so glad to hear your kids love the pancakes, Casey! My big guys can devour these so fast as well! 🙂 Freezing the extras is a great idea, too!
Angela says
I got a 8oz jar of this mix as a gift, with your recipe attached. What are the ratios of dry mix to wet ingredients so I can actually make them? Like I said, I only got 1 cup of mix, not a full batch of mix.
Linné says
I finally got an opportunity to make these pancakes for my kids. OMG! I’m not much of a home cook, but I pulled it off and they were so fluffy and delicious! Thank you for keeping the ingredients and instructions simple. I had everything on hand. Breakfast win!
Heidi says
That’s so wonderful to hear, Linné! I’m so glad you loved the pancakes! 🙂
Megan says
My daughter is a HUGE pancake fan! Normally I just make the quick batter….but she just informed never again! Thank you for an easy and delicious recipe!
Can these be frozen after cooked?
Heidi says
Hi Megan ~ you’re very welcome! And yes… you can definitely freeze your finished pancakes. To freeze pancakes, allow them to cool completely… then you can either flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for 1 hour, or just layer them in a stack with a piece of wax paper between each pancake. Then transfer pancakes to a freezer ziploc bag, and freeze up to 1 month. When you’re ready to make your pancakes again, you can just pull out how many you need and reheat in the oven, toaster, or microwave. Hope that helps!
Megan says
Awesome!!! I don’t like to throw the extras away!
Heidi says
I completely agree… I love keeping pancakes in the freezer ready to go for later! 🙂
Christie says
Wow those pancakes looks super delicious and fluffy! I love pancakes when they are made from scratch!
Heidi says
Thanks, Christie! Homemade really is so much better! 🙂
Rebecca Dillon says
Pancakes from scratch are the best! Thanks for this easy recipe. <3
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Rebbeca! 🙂
Vivian Assaf says
Great!!!
Heidi says
Thanks, Vivian… so glad you liked it! 🙂
Angie says
When making the dry mix and storing , is the wet ingredient’s amount for a whole batch?
Heidi says
Hi Angie ~ yes… the wet ingredients will be for one batch of your dry ingredients. 🙂