Make Your Own Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Pancakes from scratch just taste better than most of the mixes in the stores but when you're in a hurry, who has time for scratch? Here's how to make a buttermilk pancake mix so that you can have great “from scratch” pancakes when you are in a hurry. It's storable and since it has everything included but eggs and butter, it's a great mix to stick in the RV or take camping. You can make this mix as large or as small as you like just keep the same ratio of ingredients to make it any size.

12 C All Purpose Flour
3/4 C Sugar
1 1/2 C Dry Buttermilk Powder
6 tsp Baking Soda
12 tsp Baking Powder
3 tsp Salt
Makes Approx 5 lbs. For easier measurement, remember that one tablespoon equals three teaspoons. I just listed it as tsp to make the division easier if you want to make a smaller batch.

Combine all the ingredients and whisk together to distribute evenly. Store your buttermilk pancake mix in a sealed container in a cool place and use it within three months. If you would like to keep the mix longer, store it in the freezer. You can buy buttermilk powder in your grocery store in the section with dry milk. To use your mix:

1. Measure the desired amount of mix into a large bowl.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk one egg for every one to 1 1/2 cups of mix.
3. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or oil to the egg for every one cup of mix.
4. Add 2/3 cup water to the egg mixture for every one cup of mix. Add the liquid mixture to the mix and stir until just combined. The batter will probably be too dry so add more water to reach the desired consistency.