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three pancakes on a plate made with homemade pancake mix, topped with butter and syrup.
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Small Batch Pancake Mix

This small batch pancake mix is made from scratch with 5 pantry ingredients in about 5 minutes. Keep a jar on hand for light, fluffy pancakes whenever you want them.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: pancake mix, pancakes
Servings: 6 pancakes
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the pancake mix

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

To make a batch of pancakes

  • 1 cup pancake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter - melted, plus more for the pan
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Make the mix

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until no streaks remain and the leavening is evenly blended through the flour.
  • Pour the mix into an airtight jar or container and store it in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Make the pancakes

  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla, if using.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the pancake mix just until combined. A few small lumps are fine. If the batter is thicker than you like, stir in a splash more milk.
  • Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour about ¾ cup of batter into the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on top and the bottom is golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1 minute more, then move it to a plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more butter to the pan as needed.

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes about 2¼ cups of dry mix, enough for two batches of pancakes. Each batch uses 1 cup of mix and makes 2 to 3 pancakes, about 4 inches across.
Milk and butter: Any milk works here, dairy or plant-based, and you can swap the melted butter for a neutral oil if you prefer.
Storage: Keep the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
Gift idea: Pour the mix into a small jar and tie the mixing amounts to the lid: 1 cup mix, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 2g

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