A basic mix

**pop goes the weasel** · 10-17-2010, 10:22 AM

I wasn't sure where to post this so feel free to move it if need be. I want o make a basic mix to have on hand for my pancakes ad waffles. The only recipe I can find calls for shortening in the mix. My recipe has melted butter and I very rarely have shortening on hand. I never use it so I don't buy it. Can I just mix the dry ingredients and store it in an airtight containerand then add the wet when I go to make it? Thanks.

**Saule** · 10-17-2010, 10:37 AM

Light And Fluffy Pancake Mix Recipe - Food.com - 213054

you can, just remember to use fresh baking powder as that is the ingredient most likely to cause problems. The recipe above recommends no longer than 6 months of storage, and I would use a new can of baking powder if making it, as 6 months is about the outside edge of reliable performance.

**pop goes the weasel** · 10-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Thanks I never even gave that a thought. Although the amount of pancakes and waffles I make in just a months time is enormous so The mix would be used up. I was thinking too that it might just be easier to make the waffles and freeze them. Don't know about the panckes. Can you freeze pancakes and reheat them without them getting rubbery?

**lparker** · 10-17-2010, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by pop goes the weasel

T I was thinking too that it might just be easier to make the waffles and freeze them. Don't know about the panckes. Can you freeze pancakes and reheat them without them getting rubbery?

Yup, we do it all the time...nuke them to thaw.

Lee

**Saule** · 10-20-2010, 07:21 AM

I do freeze pancakes, but usually just banana pancakes or sourdough crepes. I put together a stack of three banana pancakes, the crepes I freeze with a sheet of waxed paper inbetween each crepe.

**pop goes the weasel** · 10-21-2010, 11:07 AM

Maybe I'll do hat instead of keeping the mix on hand. I usually have extra batter leftover any anyway. For the life of me I don't undertand how dh can eat 4-5 pancakes with peanut butter, jelly and syrup on them and still be a beanpole!!!

**Wendy99** · 11-19-2010, 06:12 PM

Our recipe is ...

1 cup flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 heaping tbsp soy powder (replaces the egg as per the frugal gazzett and it works!)

We use that and add 2 tbsp of oil and 1 cup of water when we are ready to go - makes 8 - 10 pancakes

**wjcalderon** · 11-20-2010, 07:16 PM

I deliberately make too many pancakes so I'll have some to freeze.
I package 2 in a sandwich bag, then put all those smaller bags into a big one.
It takes 45 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave to thaw and heat them.
Not only does it make a quick breakfast, it also makes a very nice nighttime snack when you want something warm and sweet.

**momof2boys2005** · 11-30-2010, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by pop goes the weasel

Thanks I never even gave that a thought. Although the amount of pancakes and waffles I make in just a months time is enormous so The mix would be used up. I was thinking too that it might just be easier to make the waffles and freeze them. Don't know about the panckes. Can you freeze pancakes and reheat them without them getting rubbery?

YES! Just flash freeze then throw them in a ziploc. To serve pop them in the toaster!