This is hands down the BEST Homemade Pancake Mix from scratch that makes delightfully fluffy, light pancakes with a hint of sweetness that taste so much better than what you get with store-bought instant pancake mixes.
BUT, even better, this same mix also doubles up as a Homemade Waffle Mix to give you perfectly crispy, super light, scrumptious waffles too! 🙂
Why make a homemade pancake mix?
How often do you crave for a stack of pancakes, but have to make the batter from scratch, measuring out each ingredient?
Or you have to rely on that store-bought pancake mix that doesn’t taste all that good! And as you know, those instant pancake mixes are the furthest thing from ideal.
Well, good news! This one is for all the pancake and waffle fans out there! 🙂
Whether it’s a busy weekday or a lazy weekend, I’d never say no to a deliciously fluffy pancake or a light, crispy waffle. And I make my fair share of pancakes and waffles (check out these coffee pancakes, sheet pan pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, blueberry pancakes, and my overnight yeasted waffles, and spiced yeasted waffles!).
Thanks to this homemade pancake mix there’s a quick and easy to way get my pancake fix on busy days and on weekends! Plus you know exactly what is in the homemade pancake mix that you made.
Why this homemade pancake mix is the best out there
So after A LOT of testing, I finally made my own homemade pancake mix that easily doubles up as a homemade waffle mix too! 🙂 How awesome is that? This is easily the best homemade pancake mix recipe and it goes without saying that it’s better than anything store-bought.
It makes light, fluffy pancakes with a hint of sweetness that you absolutely couldn’t resist.
Plus, this homemade mix has just one extra ingredient, that makes pancakes that are lighter and fluffier than other mixes out there.
Not only pancakes though – it also makes deliciously crispy waffles with the same batter mix too!
Yes, I am a pancake and waffle purist of sorts, and I know that the batters for pancakes and waffles are different from each other.
Pancakes need to puff up, but waffle batter needs more fat and is lighter so that you get light, crispy waffles. My favorite waffle recipe is an overnight yeasted waffles recipe, but it requires some planning ahead.
But what about those frenetic Mondays when you want perfectly crispy and light as feathers waffles for breakfast? 🙂 That’s where my Homemade Waffle Mix (Homemade Pancake Mix) becomes a life-saver! 🙂
So there’s no reason why week days (or afternoons or after hours) can’t mean pancakes and waffles too!
In this post, I show you how to make homemade pancake mix from scratch, and how to make waffles AND pancakes from the same mix. So that you can enjoy from scratch waffles or pancakes whenever you like!
Usually store-bought pancake mixes have a chemical after-taste that comes from preservatives. But that’s obviously not the case with this homemade pancake mix.
These pancakes are made with all the regular ingredients that you use to make pancakes or waffles, so that you get deliciously fresh and scrumptious results, every time.
What’s so great about using homemade pancake mix from scratch?
- Store-bought pancake mixes have preservatives which make pancakes and waffles taste a bit “artificial”. This homemade pancake mix (homemade waffle mix) uses the same ingredients that you’d normally use to make pancakes or waffles, so they ALWAYS taste delicious and you know exactly what goes in.
- This pancake mix is just a matter of measuring the ingredients into a blender and then blend to mix well, and then transfer the mix into an air-tight container. Once you have a full jar of this mix, you can easily make a batch of fluffy pancakes or crispy waffles anytime you want!
- It saves you time from having to measure each ingredient into a bowl to make pancakes or waffles from scratch the regular way. You only need to measure one ingredient here – the pancake mix, and then just add eggs, butter and milk (all in one bowl).
- This homemade pancake mix uses cornstarch (cornflour). This lightens up the mix resulting in a lighter batter that gives you fluffier pancakes, and crispier and lighter waffles.
- If rubbery pancakes are a problem, then this mix is the solution! Rubbery pancakes happen because you over-mix the batter, and the flour forms too much gluten. The addition of cornstarch helps reduce the gluten formation as well. Just make sure to mix the ingredients only until they are just combined, and you will NEVER have rubbery pancakes again.
- Instead of using regular sugar, I use confectioner’s sugar to sweeten this DIY pancake mix recipe. I find that when I use regular sugar, it sinks to the bottom of the mix, even after blending it. But with confectioner’s sugar, you won’t have that problem. It distributes well with the flour and cornstarch.
- No baking soda – I actually do like baking soda in my pancakes or waffles. It’s a great leavening agent. BUT for this pancake mix recipe, I decided not to include baking soda. If you’re using buttermilk, baking soda is easily neutralized, but not everyone has buttermilk readily available at home. So I wanted to make an easy to make homemade pancake mix that will work with buttermilk OR milk. So there is no risk of your pancakes having a “soapy” taste because of the baking soda.
I LOVE using this pancake mix. It’s easy and makes perfect pancakes every single time. But if you have the time to make even fluffier pancakes, there is one extra step you could do. Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks and whisk the egg whites until they are fluffy.
Then the fluffy egg whites are folded into the batter, which results in an even fluffier pancake or lighter waffle.
When I make waffles with this homemade waffle mix, I add extra oil to the batter. You can still get great waffles using the same recipe as the pancakes (really!), but I find adding that extra oil, makes your waffles crispier and taste better.
Making perfect waffles with this homemade waffle mix
- Since waffles are made in a waffle maker, you have high heat coming from both sides, unlike pancakes.
- The goal with pancakes is to make them fluffy and almost cake-like in texture. The goal with waffles is to make them crispy on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside. So the heat from both sides helps achieve that crispiness.
- Extra fat in the waffle batter is crucial. The extra fat helps the waffle develop that crispy surface. Extra sugar helps with the caramelization of the waffle surface too. However, this batter is perfectly sweet, so I didn’t want to add any extra sweetness.
- The extra oil also makes the waffle batter runnier than the batter for pancakes. A looser batter makes for lighter waffles. This batter will expand in the waffle maker as it heats up, and the result will be crispy, light, waffle perfection!
Want even fluffier waffles? You can separate the egg whites and whisk them to fluffy, soft peaks and then fold it into the batter. Do not over-mix the egg whites into the batter.
So now you know how incredibly easy it is to make your own homemade pancake mix from scratch (or your own homemade waffle mix). 🙂
So there’s NOTHING stopping you from enjoying delicious pancakes or waffles whenever you feel like it, no matter what time of the day!
Even your weekend breakfasts and brunches just got easier with this time saving DIY pancake mix!
Recipe video
Recipe
Homemade Pancake Mix (Homemade Waffle Mix)
US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Weight measurements are recommended for accurate results whenever available.
Common Measurement ConversionsIngredients:
Homemade Pancake Mix / Waffle Mix (makes enough for 4 batches)
- 100 g confectioner’s sugar about 1 cup, spoon and leveled
- 750 g flour 6 cups, spoon and leveled
- 300 g cornstarch 2 cups, spoon and leveled
- 75 g baking powder US – 5 ½ tbsp
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
Measurements for just ONE batch of pancake or waffle mix (serves 4)
- 187 g flour 1.5 cups, spoon and leveled
- 25 g confectioner’s sugar ¼ cup, spoon and leveled
- 75 g cornstarch ½ cup, spoon and leveled
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
1 Batch of Pancakes – feeds 4 people (about 10 – 12 pancakes)
- 310 g homemade pancake mix / waffle mix (1 batch) 2 ⅓ cups spoon and leveled (please see recipe notes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk or full cream milk + ½ tbsp white vinegar)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla
1 Batch of Waffles – feeds 4 people (about 5 large, round waffles)
- 310 g homemade pancake mix / waffle mix (1 batch) 2 ⅓ cups Spoon and leveled (please see recipe notes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk or full cream milk + ½ tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup oil a neutral oil like vegetable oil
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Homemade Pancake Mix / Waffle Mix
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse to blend well.100 g confectioner’s sugar, 750 g flour, 300 g cornstarch, 75 g baking powder, 2 tsp fine sea salt
- Alternatively, SIFT all the ingredients into a very large bowl. Use a whisk to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
- Place all the ingredients in an air-tight jar or container. Store in a cool, dark place until needed.
- Print the label (click here for the label), that you can stick on your Pancake Mix / Waffle Mix jar.
1 Batch of Pancakes
- Place the pancake mix in a bowl. If not using pancake mix, then add all the dry ingredients for 1 batch in a bowl and whisk to mix together.187 g flour, 25 g confectioner’s sugar, 75 g cornstarch, 4 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, 310 g homemade pancake mix / waffle mix (1 batch)
- Create a well in the center. Add the milk, vanilla, butter and eggs.2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, ¼ cup melted butter, ½ tsp vanilla
- Stir just until you get a smooth, thick batter. DO NOT OVER-MIX.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add some oil to the heated pan. When the pan is hot, place ¼ cup of the pancake mix on the hot pan. Cook for a few minutes, until the edges are set, and you can see the bubbles on the surface.
- Carefully flip the pancake over and cook for a further few minutes until cooked through and they are dark golden brown in color.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup or anyway you prefer.
1 Batch of Waffles
- Place the pancake mix in a bowl. If not using pancake mix, then add all the dry ingredients for 1 batch in a bowl and whisk to mix together.310 g homemade pancake mix / waffle mix (1 batch)
- Create a well in the center. Add the milk, vanilla, oil, butter and eggs.2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, 3 tbsp melted butter, ¼ cup oil, ½ tsp vanilla
- Stir just until you get a smooth batter. DO NOT OVER-MIX. Add up to 2 tbsp of extra water if the batter is too thick.
- Preheat waffle iron, and brush the iron with vegetable oil.
- Once heated, fill ¾ of the waffle iron with the waffle mix. Cook according to the waffle iron instructions.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup, or anyway you prefer.
Recipe Notes
Note 1
Weighing the pancake/waffle mix is the most accurate way of making sure you get perfect results. If you do use a cup to measure the mix – Shake or mix the mixture first to make sure it is fluffy and mixed well. Then make sure to spoon the pancake mix into the measuring cup, until you over-fill the measuring cup. Scrape off the excess pancake mix with the flat side of a knife to level (see recipe video in the post).Note 2
If you prefer to separate the eggs for this recipe, make sure to add the egg yolks along with the buttermilk and butter. Then you will need to add about 2 tbsp of extra water per batch to the batter, to compensate for the egg whites. Whisk the egg whites until you have soft fluffy peaks. Mix in ⅓ of the egg whites into the batter. Followed by just FOLDING IN the remaining ⅔ of the egg whites. DO NOT OVER-MIX. Some clumps of egg whites are preferred.Nutrition Information:
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
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