Almost Instant Pancake Mix

By cwyorkiex3

Ditch the store-bought boxed mix and stir together this homemade version instead. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Freshly made pancakes are not just for weekends--this recipe makes it easy to get a batch on the table long before the school bus arrives. The ground oats and hint of lemon make them extra special.

Ingredients

• Pancake Mix:
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Pancakes:
• 1 cup pancake mix
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• Butter or nonstick cooking spray,
• for coating the skillet
• Suggested toppings: maple syrup,
• butter, sliced banana, blueberries, honey

Preparation

Step 1

For the pancake mix: Put the oats in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until chopped. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest and pulse a few more times to combine. Add the oil and lemon juice and pulse to moisten the dry ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For the pancakes: Whisk together the pancake mix, milk and egg in a medium bowl until combined.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with a bit of butter or cooking spray. Drop 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet; you will be able to make about 3 pancakes at a time. Cook until the edges are set and the tops are bubbly, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the bottoms are browned, another 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.