Homemade Pancake and Waffle Mix

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Published Aug 05, 2021•Updated Sep 04, 2022

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Forget the store-bought stuff and stir up a batch of homemade pancake and waffle mix to keep in the pantry. Delicious homemade pancakes and waffles are always just minutes away.

I’m revisiting an old recipe today (originally published way back in 2012 here) with new photos and tips, but this homemade pancake and waffle mix stands the test of time. I keep it in the pantry and even my 7-year-olds can make breakfast in a few minutes on a Saturday morning. The pancakes it makes are light, fluffy, and super flavorful. The waffles are golden and tender. It’s so easy!

Why You’ll Love Homemade Pancake and Waffle Mix

Two words. No junk. You don’t need all the extra ingredients in store-bought pancake and waffle mix. Just basic ingredients from your pantry. Add buttermilk (or my go-to substitute included in the recipe below), eggs, and melted butter.

These pancakes / waffles are:

Light and Fluffy
Slightly tangy from buttermilk
Fast
Easy
Customizable – add your favorite mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips

A Good Substitute for Buttermilk

These days I always keep low fat buttermilk in my refrigerator. We use it at least once a week to make these pancakes or waffles or any of the recipes below. But, if you don’t have buttermilk, do not worry – there’s an easy substitute!

To make a substitute for buttermilk, replace 1 cup buttermilk with 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, and 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice. The yogurt and the vinegar / lemon juice thicken the milk and mimic the sour flavor of buttermilk.

More Recipes that Use Buttermilk

There are so many great ways to use leftover buttermilk. Here are just a few of my favorites:

Storing Leftover Pancakes or Waffles

Let pancakes and waffles cool completely and then store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze flat and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 6 months. Reheat in the toaster (you can toast them directly from the freezer).

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Homemade Pancake and Waffle Mix Recipe

Store a batch of this easy pancake and waffle mix in the pantry, and cook a batch of any time you want.

Prep: 5

Cook: 15

Total: 20

Servings:

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Equipment

Large Lidded Container

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large lidded container and shake vigorously to combine. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
See notes below for instructions on how to cook the pancakes or waffles and a printable label.

Notes

To make pancakes or waffles to serve 2-3:

1. Whisk together:

2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
1 cup Low-fat Buttermilk (sub 1/4 cup plain yogurt combined with 3/4 cup milk)
1 Large Egg

2. Add 1 cup Dry Pancake and Waffle Mix.

3. Stir until combined (don't worry if there are small lumps).

4. Ladle onto a buttered hot griddle for pancakes or into a hot buttered waffle iron. Heat until both sides are golden and cooked through.

Printable Recipe Card - Print the label below and attach it to the container with the dry mix so the instructions are right at your fingertips!

printable recipe card for pancakes and waffles from dry mix

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $3.00

Calories: 157

Keyword: brunch, homemade pancake mix, pancakes

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