Description
Pancake lovers rejoice with this simple homemade pancake mix that brings breakfast magic to your kitchen. Quick and easy preparation lets you whip up delicious pancakes from scratch, ensuring fresh flavor and perfect texture for a delightful morning meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons oil
Optional Storage Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, egg, and oil in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
- Gradually fold in the homemade pancake mix, stirring gently to create a smooth, lump-free batter without overmixing.
- Allow the batter to rest for 2-3 minutes, which helps the dry ingredients absorb moisture and ensures more tender pancakes.
- Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly coating the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, ensuring adequate spacing between them to prevent merging.
- Watch for small bubbles forming on the surface, which indicates the pancake is ready to flip, typically after 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully turn the pancake and cook the opposite side until golden brown and edges appear dry, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warming plate, maintaining a low oven temperature to keep them warm while preparing remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Swap milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that’s just as creamy and delicious.
- Enhance nutritional value by mixing in ground flaxseed or chia seeds into the dry pancake mix for added fiber and omega-3 nutrients.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding cinnamon, vanilla extract, or mashed bananas directly into the batter for a personalized breakfast experience.
- Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to achieve perfectly golden pancakes without excess oil or sticking.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg