How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix
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With the holidays upon us, you may be searching for the best DIY Christmas gift. If you like to make homemade gifts, then this DIY Pancake mix is just what you’re looking for! I developed this recipe with my friends at Organic Valley.
If you're looking for more homemade gift ideas, check out some of my other favorites like DIY Granola Gifts, How to Make Sugar Cookie Mix for Gifts, or How to Make Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix for Gifts.
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When you are staying with friends or family during the holidays, there is nothing better than making Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes. The smell of pancakes wafting from the kitchen is one that will bring everyone together in the morning.
So, if you are traveling over the holidays, and you want to bring a hostess gift for your host, then this DIY Pancake Mix is the best DIY Christmas gift! This homemade pancake mix can travel easily as it is shelf stable. And before you arrive at your destination, pick up some Organic Valley Buttermilk, Organic Valley Large Eggs, and Organic Valley Salted Butter – and you’ll have everything you need to make breakfast for your host.
And even if you are just looking for the best DIY Christmas gift for your friends or neighbors, this is an easy and delicious holiday gift that would be perfect for anyone on your list! Gift this DIY Pancake Mix to friends, neighbors, teachers, your personal trainer, dog walker, cleaners, and more. This makes an amazing and thoughtful gift that everyone would enjoy over the holidays!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy: This recipe is incredibly easy! Mix it all up in a bowl and that's it. No oven, no baking and you still get a homemade gift!
Homemade Gift: This is a delicious homemade gift that is different than traditional cookies!
Fun for a Family: This is a great gift idea for a family as it brings everyone together for breakfast.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour: I use organic all purpose flour in this recipe.
- Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar in this recipe.
- Vanilla Bean: Because this is a mix, I use organic ground vanilla bean. If you don't have this, you can add vanilla extract into the pancakes when you make them.
- Cloves: I add organic cloves into this mix for a warm and cozy spice.
- Baking Powder and Sea Salt: Baking powder is necessary for pancakes to rise and become fluffy and salt is needed for flavor.
Tools Needed
Things You’ll Need for Gifting
- Tin Tie Bags (or a Mason Jar will work!)
- Holiday Ribbon
- Instructions Card (click to print!)
- Hole Punch
- Organic Valley Salted Butter
- Organic Valley Buttermilk
- Organic Valley Large Eggs
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, add the flour, cane sugar, ground vanilla bean, cinnamon or cloves, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Whisk it together until the mixture is uniform.
Spoon the mixture into a tin tie bag, but don’t close it yet!
Step 2
Print out the instruction card, cut along the dotted lines, and fill out the “to” and “from.” Using a hole punch, punch a hole in the top corner. Cut a piece of ribbon that is 22 inches long.
Start to fold over the bag and place the ribbon into the fold. Continue folding over the bag and sealing it shut. Place the card through one end of the ribbon, and tie the ribbon together on top of the bag with a bow.
Step 3
Deliver homemade pancake mix to your friends and neighbors for an easy and thoughtful holiday gift. Make it extra special by including a carton of Organic Valley Buttermilk or Organic Valley Salted Butter!
How to Make Pancakes with Pancake Mix
- In a large bowl, add the pancake mix.
- Melt 1 cup of Organic Valley Salted Butter.
- Add 3 cups of Organic Valley Buttermilk, 2 large Organic Valley Eggs, and the melted butter to the pancake mix. Whisk to combine completely.
- In a large skillet over low to medium heat, grease it well with canola oil cooking spray. Use 1/3 cup to drop the pancake batter into the skillet.
- Wait for the top of the pancake to start bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook until done, about another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side. Repeat until batter is gone.
- Serve with maple syrup, homemade whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Pancake Topping Ideas
- Homemade Whipped Cream
- Fresh Berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- Bananas
- Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
- Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Ganache
Serving Ideas
- Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage
- Bacon
- Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
- Fresh Fruit
FAQ's
Homemade pancake mix is made up of flour, sugar, spices, baking powder and salt. Of these ingredients, the shortest shelf life is 6 months (baking powder when opened, along with flour and spices). So, homemade pancake mix can last up to 6 months in your pantry.
I highly recommend using cloves in this recipe as it gives the pancakes the flavor of “warm and cozy” and yes, that is a thing! But, if you don't have cloves, you can use cinnamon in their place and it will still be good.
To make my Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, you’ll need Organic Valley Buttermilk, Organic Valley Salted Butter, and Organic Valley Large Eggs.
If you can’t find Organic Valley Buttermilk, then you can easily make your own with milk and a lemon. Check out my Homemade Buttermilk recipe. Alternatively, you can use regular milk, but the flavor of buttermilk will not be there.
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How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 383 grams all purpose flour
- 57 grams cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the flour, cane sugar, ground vanilla bean, cinnamon or cloves, baking powder, and fine sea salt. Whisk it together until the mixture is uniform.
- Spoon the mixture into a tin tie bag, but don’t close it yet!
- Print out the instruction card, cut along the dotted lines, and fill out the “to” and “from.” Using a hole punch, punch a hole in the top corner. Cut a piece of ribbon that is 22 inches long.
- Start to fold over the bag and place the ribbon into the fold. Continue folding over the bag and sealing it shut. Place the card through one end of the ribbon, and tie the ribbon together on top of the bag with a bow.
- Deliver homemade pancake mix to your friends and neighbors for an easy and thoughtful holiday gift. Make it extra special by including a carton of Organic Valley Buttermilk or Organic Valley Salted Butter!
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