Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix

With this easy make-ahead dry-mix recipe, you need only add a few wet ingredients to enjoy fluffy homemade waffles and pancakes any time of the day, any day of the week. Keep it fresh: Label mixes — include recipe and date — and store in a cool, dry place in airtight receptacles; they'll stay fresh for four to six months.

• 3 1/2 cup(s) flour
• 1/4 cup(s) sugar
• 4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
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Directions
1. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir, using a whisk, to thoroughly combine. Transfer to a clean, dry canister fitted with an airtight lid. Store for up to 3 months.

2. For pancakes : Heat a griddle over high heat. Place 1 cup mix in a medium mixing bowl. Beat 1 egg, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup milk , and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla together and stir into the dry mix until just combined. Let the mixture rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Lightly brush the griddle with canola oil or butter. Pour 1/3 cup batter for each pancake , leaving 2 inches between each one. Cook until bubbles form on the pancake surface and the underside is golden, about 5 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until golden, about 2 more minutes.

Makes six 4-inch pancakes.

Nutrition per pancake: PROTEIN: 4 g; FAT: 4 g; CARBOHYDRATE: 18 g; FIBER: 0; SODIUM: 310 mg; CHOLESTEROL: 45 mg; CALORIES: 130.

3. For Waffles: Heat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Place 1 cup mix in a medium mixing bowl. Beat 1 egg, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla together and stir into dry mix until just combined. Lightly oil the iron plates, add batter (waffle iron capacities vary), and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

Makes four 5-inch square waffles.

Nutrition per waffle: PROTEIN: 6 g; FAT: 5 g; CARBOHYDRATE: 27 g; FIBER: 0; SODIUM: 460 mg; CHOLESTEROL: 60 mg; CALORIES: 170.
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Tips & Techniques

Double-check expiration dates to ensure the leavening agents will remain effective for as long as this mix is stored in the pantry.


 Chocolate Pancake and Waffle Mix

Ingredients

• 3 cup(s) flour
• 3/4 cup(s) cocoa
• 4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
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Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir, using a whisk, to thoroughly combine.

2. See Buttermilk Mix steps for yield, storage, and cooking.