Home-made food is my way of showing love. But as a newly made mum of two under two, finding the time is a challenge. That’s why I fell in love with this idea of make-ahead pancake mix. Store-bought alternatives have a long list of ingredients and cost a pretty penny. This one uses stock pantry items that I already had on hand, saving me money AND time. I have this on hand at all times. It is the perfect breakfast for wintry weekends. And my 21-month toddler absolutely loves it!
The Make-Ahead Pancake Mix is a bulk recipe. Feel free to multiply it by whatever factor works for your family and for how many times you wish to make pancakes. It only requires the addition of egg and milk the morning I plan to make them. If you’re keen on frivolities, add a handful of chocolate chips or blueberries! I love this recipe because it allows little hands to help in the kitchen while I sip on a warm mug of coffee in the early light. This recipe is also great for big gatherings. We are fans of breakfast and brunch, and this mix has made cooking so EASY! I make pancakes, throw slices of bacon in the oven and scramble some eggs. Serve with fruit, jam and decent butter. Now you’ve got a cafe in your very home!
Without further ado, here is my Make-Ahead Pancake Mix Recipe.
Make-Ahead Pancake Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups of flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 tbsp baking powder
- 4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp salt
Preparation
Simply combine everything together in a container with a tight lid. I would recommend hand-mixing, as the brown sugar tends to coagulate in clumps. Sifting through a strainer could also be of use, but who has the time?
The morning you wish to make pancakes, combine 2 cups of mix, 2 eggs, and 1.5 cups of milk. This serves four people easily. When I fry up my pancakes, I use a griddle such as this one. A cast-iron also works wonders. I grease with butter and keep the stovetop on low. The perfect pancake size is 1/4 of a cup of batter. I use a cup measurer and pour it over the butter. When I see a decent amount of bubbles popping on the surface of my pancake, I flip it to cook the other side. You should see the pancake rise after the flip.
As I mentioned earlier, multiple or divide the ratios as needed! I store mine in an Oxo Tot container and place a sticky note on it that says:
- 2 cups mix
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
Having this reminder really helps. If you wish to have mix on hand at all times, you can also add a sticky note on the container with the recipe itself so you can replenish when you have a minute. I know this all sounds basic, but it’s the little things in life.
