Homemade Easy and Quick Pancake Mix

 Pancakes really are fast and they’re just so comforting, everyone loves them.

This makes a great gift, add some syrup and maybe sprinkles, chocolate chips

add a bow put in a small gift bag with a tag for your Breakfast.

You can also make waffles with this recipe

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What you Need to make Pancake Mix

3 cups Flour: All purpose flour works best for fluffy pancakes

2 tbsp Baking Powder: This gives you fluffiness and puffs the pancakes up.

1/3 cup Sugar: A little bit of sweetness to add in the pancakes.

1 tsp Salt: Always needed for balance!

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How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix

Ever look at the ingredients in those box mixes? No idea what some of those ingredients are and are they good for your family? Right! Now you can know exactly what’s in your pancake mix!

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How to Make Pancakes with Homemade Pancake Mix

Now it’s time to use the mix for fluffy yummy pancakes. It is just two simple instructions to making the best pancakes at home.

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To make Pancakes Mix: In a medium bowl mix together 1 cup of milk 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons of oil. Add in 1 1/2 cup of pancake mix and stir till combined.  Cook: Drop by ¼ cups in a heated buttered skillet on medium heat.

To make waffles:  In a medium bowl mix together 3/4 cup of milk 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons of oil. Add in 1 1/2 cup of pancake mix and stir till combined.

Fill waffle maker slowly until it spreads to fill the waffle pan you use.

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What Can I Add in my Pancake Mix?

There are so many variations and fun ways to eat a pancake. From classic butter and syrup to adding in fruit or chocolate, these pancakes are amazingly delicious. Your family will be raving how good they are!

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Spices: This is the perfect base to add spices. When you add your mix to the wet ingredients add in cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin spice, or other flavorings.

Mix ins: To your wet mix, add in mashed bananas, nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, chia seeds, flax meal or protein powder for variations.

Flour: You can use whole wheat flour, unbleached flour or all purpose flour in this pre mix.

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Tips and Storing Homemade Pancake Mix

Double: Feel free to double the mix or even triple it. I like to make lots of pancakes at once and freeze them for even quicker hot breakfasts in the morning.

Wait: When cooking your pancakes wait for those bubbles to form on top to ensure you don’t end up with gooey middles.

Butter: For extra richness, substitute melted butter for the oil. So yummy!

Don’t over mix: It’s important when you mix your wet with dry ingredients, you don’t over mix. It’s ok to have a few little lumps.

Storage: The shelf life of this homemade mix is about the same as any you’d find at the store. This should keep for 6-8 months in a cool dark place. Make sure your jar or container has a tight seal as well.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

YES we are Ranch Lovers, and so many times when I need the ranch dressing, it's, You guessed it, empty!

So I decided to make my own mix, and it's very good, I am going to give you my recipe and let you know you can adjust it to you tastes.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix

Ingredients 

•2 Tbsp dried parsley
•1 tsp dried dill
•1 tsp garlic powder
•1 tsp onion powder
•1/2 tsp dried basil
•1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

•Add each of the dried spices to a bowl and gently stir. I use either a food grander or a mortar and pestle to grind my dried herbs finer.

•Store in a resealable plastic baggie or small ball canning jar with tight fitting lid  in your spice cabinet.

To Make Dressing

•To make the ranch dressing, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise with (1/4 cup milk +1 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar)Mix your milk and vinegar first, let sit 5 minutes before mixing with Mayo (more or less depending on the consistency you want) with 1 Tbsp of the homemade ranch dressing seasoning mix.  Season with salt, to taste. Let sit for 30 minutes in fridge and can refrigerate for up to 3 days.

•Makes about 4 Tbsp worth of mix. Or use the ratios above and mix up however much you’ll need!

 

 Here is another recipe I use the above mix to make a thicker dressing or works as a great dip. Start off with less of the Ranch mix to start, let it sit for 30 minutes at least then taste, want more seasoning, add another spoonful.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon of Ranch Mix above.

 

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor, blitz on high speed for 2 minutes. In a hurry, don't want the mess?  Mix it with a whisk and then pour it in a container you can shake before each use. Works too.

The mixture will look runny, but will thicken as it chills.

Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.