Instant Pancake Mix and Instant Pancakes by Alton Brown
Elevate your breakfast game with Alton Brown's 'Instant Pancake Mix and Instant Pancakes'—a foolproof recipe designed for convenience and flavor. This DIY pancake mix combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk powder, and a perfectly balanced blend of baking soda and baking powder, creating fluffy, golden pancakes every time. The mix can be prepped in just 10 minutes and stored for up to three months, making it the ultimate time-saver for busy mornings. When you're ready to cook, simply add eggs, water, and melted butter to the mix, and you'll have a smooth, lump-free batter ready for the griddle. Each pancake is light, airy, and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings, from classic maple syrup to fresh fruit or whipped cream. Perfect for family breakfasts or lazy weekend brunches, this easy pancake recipe is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- as needed Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
To make the Instant Pancake Mix, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and buttermilk powder in a large bowl until well combined.
Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.
When ready to make pancakes, preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the pancake mix with the eggs, water, and melted butter until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, ladle the batter onto the preheated griddle, spacing the pancakes 2-3 inches apart.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface of each pancake and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove the pancakes from the griddle and repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 924 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
