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Pancake mix
Mild and slightly sweet before cooking; toasty and fluffy once griddled.
Lens analyzedPancake mix is a pre-measured dry blend of flour, leavening, and sometimes sugar or dried buttermilk, meant to be finished at home with water, milk, or eggs. Some mixes only need water added, while others still call for eggs and oil.
Where it comes from
Pancake mix was one of the earliest convenience baking products sold in North America, developed in the late 19th century specifically to simplify the several separate measurements a scratch pancake batter required.
Buying it
Check whether the mix is a just-add-water formula or one that still needs eggs and oil, since the two aren't interchangeable in a recipe.
Storing it
Store the bag or box sealed in a cool, dry pantry, and reseal tightly after opening since the leavening weakens once exposed to air and moisture.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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