Homemade Pancake Mix

For the longest time I was making pancakes using a boxed mix, many of them just add eggs, oil and/or water.  As I started paying more attention to what I was putting in my body, I began reading the labels on many of these mixes.  I couldn't pronounce half of the ingredients, even in the mixes I thought were better options.  Once I had kids I decided it was time to make the switch to homemade pancakes...SO EASY!! I don't know why I never realized how simple pancakes are to make and the best part is you can make the dry mix ahead of time and store it so all you have to do is add the eggs, butter and buttermilk.  I love making pancakes weekend mornings with my daughter.  She loves to help with the pouring and stirring (and licking the batter!).  

Here is my favorite buttermilk pancake recipe:

2 c organic flour (or whole wheat flour/pastry flour)

1.4 c granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp kosher salt

2 c buttermilk

Organic canola oil spray for griddle

1. In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, buttermilk and melted butter.

3.  Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mis until blended.  Your batter may have a few lumps which is fine.  

4.  Heat an oiled griddle to medium heat. 

5. Add about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle.  Once pancake starts to lightly bubble (about 2 minutes) flip.  Cook second side for about a minute.

6.  I keep pancakes on my oven on warm until they are all ready. 

7.  Serve with Vermont maple syrup.

2 eggs

2 Tbs melted butter