Pancake Mix? Or from Scratch?

United States
November 11, 2006 7:39pm CST
There are so many ways to make pancakes. We had them for breakfast this morning. The best way for me is to make it with a whole wheat flour. I do not use pancake mixes.
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31 responses
• United States
12 Nov 06
I make them from scratch. We use rice flour, very good.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
Very smooth, and it doesn't rise as high, but very good. Not gummy.
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• United States
12 Nov 06
Wow...never used rice flour in pancakes. How is the texture?
• United States
24 Dec 06
My husband doesn't like them too fluffy and high.
• United States
12 Nov 06
I wouldn't use mixes either except with using coupons and a sale at my local shaws I was able to get a bunch of the bisquick containers that all you do is add water to them. I then take the containers after I have used them and mix up the dry ingrediants for cookies in them... and then all I have to is add the liquid.... I use these when I am in a hurry...
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• United States
12 Nov 06
It still only takes a few minutes tops to toss 1 cup flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 egg and 3/4 cup milk in a bowl and mix.
• United States
12 Nov 06
he he.. thanks for the recipe...however the bisquick ones were free with coupons and I tend to use them when we go camping as I like to have everything prepared, it makes it so much easier....
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
13 Nov 06
I use either one homemade or the pancake mix but i like to use the pancake mix but if i have ran out then i make it...
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• United States
13 Nov 06
If I were to use a pancake mix, I would have find one that is all natural. I don't like additives.
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
23 Dec 06
I admit I take the lazy way, I use the mix, but I do use milk and egg instead of just water.
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• United States
24 Dec 06
I am making a mix and putting it in containers for my kids for Christmas.
@cikedo (3483)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I prefer the premade pancake mix. It never comes out right when I try making it from scratch.
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• United States
12 Nov 06
What recipe do you use? Preparing the skillet is necessary too.
@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
23 Dec 06
Pancakes - Stack of homemade pancakes
I have had pancakes both ways and really can't tell the difference if the mix is a good one. Then again everything homemade is usually good unless you mess up the recipe. For kids I would rather they use the mix. LOL
• United States
24 Dec 06
I have had some mixes that really weren't good. It is so quick to whip up a batch from scratch.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
12 Nov 06
We just settle for the pancake mix..lol..we like it :)
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• United States
12 Nov 06
Try making your own and put it in a container. You won't be sorry.
@carmat (2849)
• Canada
12 Nov 06
pancake mix...alot easier. the just add water stuff
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• United States
12 Nov 06
If you are frugal, as I am, make a batch of pancake mix and store it in your pantry.
@Cortney (3980)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I usually use bisquick and make mine. or some other mix that is on sale.
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• United States
12 Nov 06
I have used bisquick for pancakes, but do not care for the flavor of them.
@delina123 (2453)
• Canada
12 Nov 06
Pancake mix just add water
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• United States
12 Nov 06
and the preservatives are free!
@_hope_ (3902)
• Australia
12 Nov 06
definately from scratch it really doesn`t take much to prepare them and they do taste everso much better i will whip up a batch for you if you like
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• United States
12 Nov 06
My kids use pancake mixes. I have always made them from scratch. Go figure.
@tjmoola (1859)
• United States
12 Nov 06
Mix is easier, but scratch is tastier.
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• United States
23 Dec 06
As with all things, right?
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@Island_Geko (3759)
• Canada
24 Dec 06
For certain things I perfer it from scratch like swedish Pancakes or crepes
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
24 Dec 06
pancake mix, i think
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@ShannaS (557)
• United States
12 Nov 06
To be honest, I have never found homemade to taste any better than store bought, just add water mix. I "feels" better to slave and make the kids something that mom sweated over but to taste................I can't tell anything
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Nov 06
I prefer from scratch
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• United States
12 Nov 06
I like to use pancake mix.
@solls108 (282)
• United States
12 Nov 06
pancake mix- There are so many ways to make pancakes. We had them for breakfast this morning. The best way for me is to make it with a whole wheat flour. I do not use pancake mixes.
• United States
12 Nov 06
My husband has brought home pancake mixes when he has done the shopping. I end up giving them to our kids because I don't like them.
@Artsimba (1334)
• United States
12 Nov 06
I used to make pancakes homemade, Bisquick, and other kinds of mixes, but now I only use the kind you only mix with water. It comes out just as good as other pancakes I made, as I'm getting older I find easier ways of doing things because I have less energy, but they really do taste good.
• United States
12 Nov 06
Making a mix from scratch and storing it will save you time and money too.
• United States
12 Nov 06
They have to be from scratch
• United States
12 Nov 06
I have a recipe for pancake mix that I plan on tossing together and putting in a plastic container for gifts for my children. That way they only need to add the eggs and oil.