Enjoy the ingenuity of the basic pancakes with a wide range of versatility. recipes with pancake mix is a basic soft dessert made with a few very common ingredients. More surprisingly, its customized recipes are even easier and more subtle.
These pancake mix recipes are a perfect choice for formal and casual occasions, be it a hi-tea, a get together or a simple brunch.
It is such a comforting phenomenon special to pancake mix that you make a powdered dry mix of pancakes and can store it in an airtight bottle or jar for approximately 3 months. Neither its mixing is an arduous task nor arranging the availability of its core ingredients as most of them are used in the kitchen on a daily basis. Not even making the batter of the pancake a huge messy task. There are tiny steps to follow and you are always hassle free at any planned and emergency meal time.
Basic recipes with pancake mix
Let’s start roaming in the realm of basic plain pancakes to their advanced lush forms, from its dried form to its batter and then its variations.
Key ingredients of a Pancake:
| Ingredients | Quantities | Purposes |
| All purpose flour | 1 cup | The base of the cake is the flour. |
| White sugar powder | ½ cup | It’s basic in giving sweetness to the pancake mix. |
| Milk powder | 1 tbsp | Adds taste |
| Baking powder | 1 tbsp | Helps in raising the flour |
| Corn flour | 1 tsp | Balances the base |
| Salt | ¼ the tsp | Add savory flavor |
| Baking soda | ½ tsp | Helps in making cake fluffy |
| Vanilla powder | ¾ the tsp | Gives the |
Mixing of the Ingredients:
These ingredients are all in powdered form. Be cautious regarding adding the measurements. Mix them all into a bowl. Then store them in a plastic bag or jar, both must be air tight. This pancake mix storage helps you to make the pancakes instantly then give it an additional taste of your favorite choice and amaze everyone with the naughty sensation of pancake mix delight.
Prep Work Ingredients
- Pancake mix 1 cup
- Egg 1
- Oil 1 tsp
- Milk/ water for making batter
Mixing of Batter
To make a batter from the powdered pancake mix, we need some more ingredients. Mix the above mentioned ingredients in a bowl and whisk well until a creamy paste. The consistency should be perfect so that the pancake mix neither takes the form of a ball while poured in the pan, nor loses itself like watery batter. After testing the thickness, take some ladle/ scoop or measuring cup and pour the batter in a greasy pan to have soft, fluffy pancakes. Cook each side till golden brown.
Timing and Heat Level
pancakes are cooked on medium to low heat. Cooking pan must be non stick and properly well greased. Cook each side for at least 2 minutes. If you feel that that any side is not properly golden brown, you may give it another 30 seconds to stay on heat.
- Chocolate Dripping Treats
These sweet treats of pancake mix are highly liked by the dessert lovers. It’s so simple to prepare a chocolate smoothie. Confused? Let’s revise the process. It will come out in 1 cup finally to be filled in the pancake mix. Heat a bit of butter (½ tsp) in the pan. Add milk (1/3rd cup) and cocoa powder (half cup) in it. Whisk continuously to ensure a smooth pastry texture. Add sugar (2 tbsp). When dissolved completely, add 2 chocolate bars. Stir till all the ingredients dissolve fairly and the texture gets fine.
Serving
Cut each pancake into half. Make a large cut at the inner side and fill chocolate paste into the space. Fill in both the sides of all the pancake mixes. Place them in a dish by topping on one another. Decorate with the leftover chocolate syrup and chocolate chips. Here you go! Enjoy the full relish of these dribbly choco dripping pancakes.
- Butter Cream Pancakes
This is the most favorite variety served by my mom at my friend’s gatherings. The creamy feel of these pancake mixes have another level of pleasantness. My friends then and now my kids all feel their same good taste.
Just beat 1 cup of the dairy cream with 2 tbsp of butter. Add 2 tbsp of finely powdered sugar and beat well. When the texture smooths stop beating. Set the pancakes on a serving plate. Apply a layer of cream on the top of a pancake. Make a thick layer. Then place another pancake over it and layer in the same way. In the same way make pairs and for the top surface add some strawberry pulp in the cream. Mix well and design with the pinkish lines. Set some strawberry slices in the centers also. The mouthwatering look and taste of these creamy pancake mixes will leave you craving for more.
- Oreo (biscuits) Stuffed Muffins
This teen favorite pancake mix recipe is a satisfying one. It literally brightens your day and always looks tempting to the foodies. It is not cooked in pan like the typical pancake. Rather the pancake mix is poured in the muffins. What you need to do is just pour the pancake mix in half of the muffin paper. Then place th biscuit on it and then pour the rest of the batter to the top. Also sprinke some chocolate chips on the surface to give it a full sansationof chocolate. Then bake it like regular cakes and thats it!
- Serve with Nutty Honey
This again is an easy to go serving of pancake mix. Choose your favorite nuts. Chop them to give them an even nutty form. Mix them in honey. Pour this nut mixed honey as a dressing on your pancakes. Placing or arrangement of pancakes in a serving dish can be made fantastic.
Conclusion
Pancake mix invites a lot many naughty treats which ultimately result in enticing tastes. In all the variations, the basic cake is the same but every customized form is just a pleasing gift to your taste buds. Either you are a novice or a master in cooking, you can mold pancake mix into any of your desired versions to impress others with your talent of transforming simple things into fancy ones.
FAQs
Can I save the leftover batter from the pancake mix?
Yes, you should not waste the leftover batter from the pancake mix. Keep it in some jar and it can stay in the fridge for 2 days. If you want to preserve it for a longer time, you may keep it in the refrigerator.
How can I make my pancakes better in taste?
Follow the instructions of the recipe. Don’t stir the batter too much. Use fresh ingredients always. Even dried ingredients should not be older than 4 months. Moreover, flip the pancakes timely to avoid overcooking.
What are the serving options of pancake mix?
Pancakes also go well with fruits. Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, dates etc all options work fantastic. You can mix cream , honey or chocolate syrup with fruits to give them a smooth mix.
What is the better way to serve pancakes? Cold or hot?
Pancakes are eaten in both ways. But warm pancakes are more inviting than the cold ones. The variations in these pancakes are also done in a better way if done when they are hot.
