This Basic Pancake Mixture Recipe Is A Must Have For Weekend Breakfasts

Waking up to a fluffy stack of pancakes is a thing of beauty. There's no better way to enjoy a comforting breakfast than with buttery pancakes topped with just the right amount of maple syrup. Store bought pancake mix is fine, but have you ever made pancakes from scratch? The difference in flavor is monumental yet it just takes a few minutes to put the mixture together.

Interested in making pancakes from scratch? Below is our favorite basic pancake mix recipe that can be tailored to suit your every need.

Pancake Mix: The Ingredients

At its most basic, pancake mix is just flour, salt, sugar and a leavener mixed all together. The beauty is in the quality and ratio of the ingredients. The same goes for the liquid components of the recipe, which will be eggs, milk and melted butter.

Naturally, gluten-free flour may be used instead of wheat.

Pancake Mixture: The Recipe

Here are the exact measurements you'll need to make a basic pancake mixture recipe:

1 1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Whisk together in a large bowl.

To this you will add:

1 1/4 cup of milk (dairy or non dairy)
3 tbsp melted butter
1 egg

Mix together in a small bowl and pour into dry pancake mix slowly. Whisk until combined. Make pancakes on a greased skillet.

How To Store Pancake Mix

Pancake mix will keep for months if stored in an airtight container kept inside a dark cool place.

Tips For Making Pancakes Like a Boss

Now that you know how to make pancake mix it's time to put your knowledge to good use. Simply follow these easy tips for making pancakes like a boss.