"Instant" Pancake Mix

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Flap Jack Do It Again

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (512)

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Yield:
3 batches of pancakes

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Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix.

Use the mix within 3 months.

"INSTANT" PANCAKES:

2 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired

Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.

Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.

Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.

Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)

Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.

Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yield: 12 pancakes

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null null, null 02-08-2010
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A Winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

No more packaged pancake mixes for us. This is the best pancake recipe I've tried. My family loves them.
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Rick Rocklin, CA 02-02-2010
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Lightest, Tastiest Pancakes Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Alton, Made these buttermilk pancakes for the first time and my family loved them. Light, fluffy, and so yummy!
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Glen Kansas City, MO 01-31-2010
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HFP's Sweet Cream Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Heartland Food Products Sweet Cream Buttermilk Pancake mix is very easy to use: one step, add water only.. Very sweet and no... wasteRead more
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HOLLY Kempton, PA 01-31-2010
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Youll never eat Bisquick again
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A little more effort than traditional "instant" pancakes, but completely worth the effort. I added a little vanilla extract... to mine and watched my 8 year old son eat 2 HUGE pancakes, when normally I have to fight with him to eat one small one. Youll never go back to the box again. Thanks AB!Read more
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Katie Norman, OK 01-28-2010
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I love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This pancake recipe is utterly fantastic, The only thing I change is to double the amount of buttermilk called for. I guess... my husband and I like our pancakes a little on the thin side. I've tried both ways and prefer it with more liquid. I highly recommend this recipe for all pancake lovers, regardless if they like thick or thin cakes. Enjoy!!!Read more
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Amber Surprise, AZ 01-22-2010
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Box mix who?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I will never go back to the box! These pancakes rock! The batter is super thick and I really did have to "just walk away"... because I am an over mixer. The lumps did not affect the final product. I thought these were light, fluffy, easy & convenient...delicious! Read more