Cinnamon Pancake Mix

This recipe was a two-for. First, Dave is pretty handy in the kitchen and I knew he could make some pancakes when I'm busy with the baby, but I figured it be easier on both of us if I prepared some mix and he just needed to add the wet stuff. And then I thought how these would also make a great gift, along with some of my other homemade mixes. This mix is simple to make in a big batch, and super easy to turn into a gift, scooping portions into pretty bags or containers and adding a simple recipe card with the instructions for turning them into a great breakfast. And it makes a ton, so you can either stock your pantry or make a bunch of gifts (maybe you've got a bunch of teachers, coworkers or friends you want to share a little gift with) for plenty of pancakes to go around.

I'm not sure if my mom ever made this recipe from her Make a Mix Cookery cookbook, but I think it's great. Just like the sloppy Joe mix I made from the same book, the ingredients are simple and you likely have them all on hand. I did make an adjustment, adding cinnamon to the original recipe, just to give some fun festive flavor. Feel free to eliminate, replace with cocoa powder for chocolate pancakes, or just leave plan and add chocolate chips or berries when you are ready to transform this mix into a delicious pancake breakfast. You really can't go wrong with this perfect pancake base as a start.

Cinnamon Pancake Mix

Ingredients

10 cups flour
2 1/2 cups instant non-fat dry milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
1/4 cup cinnamon
2 Tablespoons salt

Measure all the ingredients into a large bowl with a well-sealing lid.
 

Whisk together to combine.

Store in an airtight container for up to 8 months or portion into bags or small containers for gifting.

Makes 13 cups.

Perfect Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Pancake Mix
1 cup water
1 egg
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Place pancake mix in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together water, egg and oil. Pour egg mixture into pancake mix and stir to combine. Let stand 5 minutes, then cook on a preheated skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.

Makes 10-12 pancakes.

Happy Baking,
The Cookie Princess

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