Pancake Recipe

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

Here is the link to Alton Brown's pancake mix recipe.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_13660,00.html?rsrc=search

It should turn out well.

--
Susan N.

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48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
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CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. I've tried
everything: sifting the flour, using half whole wheat flower and half
all-purpose flower, whisking the egg-whites to a fluff after
separating them from the egg yolks, adding more baking powder, adding
baking soda (didn't care for the metallic after taste).

What does the 1/2 cup of oil has with this recipe?

Here in Spain, it costs almost 6 Euros (around $7.80) to get a
commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup
(expensive also) because I like the taste of the mix and don't want to
hide with other toppings or flavorings.

Thanks for any advice,

César,
Denia, Spain

Fat helps make baked goods more tender. That's a lot of fat for that
amount of flour. My recipe uses 2 tablespoons for 1-1/4 cup flour and
one egg and 1-1//4 cups buttermilk. Also, the whole wheat flour could
be keeping things flatter, too.

Can you try making half the recipe (it would divide well) and baking the
pancakes immediately after mixing instead of letting it rest. The
baking powder begins its leavening action when it is mixed and continues
with heat. Just a thought.

Good luck.

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Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

Quoted message said:

Fat helps make baked goods more tender. That's a lot of fat for that
amount of flour. My recipe uses 2 tablespoons for 1-1/4 cup flour and
one egg and 1-1//4 cups buttermilk. Also, the whole wheat flour could
be keeping things flatter, too.

Can you try making half the recipe (it would divide well) and baking the
pancakes immediately after mixing instead of letting it rest. The
baking powder begins its leavening action when it is mixed and continues
with heat. Just a thought.

Good luck.

I agree with no whole wheat flour, and can't remember how much oil, but
that seems a bit much. Also, yes, cookbooks, AIR, say to cook them
quickly. That said, I add more milk because I prefer them flatter. I
actually like them best almost like crepes, very eggy and skinny, with
brown sugar over them then rolled up. Which probably means I have said
nothing of use at all.

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Giusi said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
CND <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Hi folks,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

Quoted message said:

Fat helps make baked goods more tender. That's a lot of fat for that
amount of flour. My recipe uses 2 tablespoons for 1-1/4 cup flour and
one egg and 1-1//4 cups buttermilk. Also, the whole wheat flour could
be keeping things flatter, too.

Quoted message said:

Can you try making half the recipe (it would divide well) and baking the
pancakes immediately after mixing instead of letting it rest. The
baking powder begins its leavening action when it is mixed and continues
with heat. Just a thought.

Quoted message said:

Good luck.

I agree with no whole wheat flour, and can't remember how much oil, but
that seems a bit much. Also, yes, cookbooks, AIR, say to cook them
quickly. That said, I add more milk because I prefer them flatter. I
actually like them best almost like crepes, very eggy and skinny, with
brown sugar over them then rolled up. Which probably means I have said
nothing of use at all.

You bothered to reply and that's good enough for me.

Thanks for all the replies, I'll take your suggestions into account
and I'll keep on experimenting.

César

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

CND said:

Hi folks,

Quoted message said:

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

Quoted message said:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

Quoted message said:

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

Quoted message said:

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. I've tried
everything: sifting the flour, using half whole wheat flower and half
all-purpose flower, whisking the egg-whites to a fluff after
separating them from the egg yolks, adding more baking powder, adding
baking soda (didn't care for the metallic after taste).

Quoted message said:

What does the 1/2 cup of oil has with this recipe?

Quoted message said:

Here in Spain, it costs almost 6 Euros (around $7.80) to get a
commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

Quoted message said:

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup
(expensive also) because I like the taste of the mix and don't want to
hide with other toppings or flavorings.

Quoted message said:

Thanks for any advice,

Quoted message said:

César,
Denia, Spain

Fat helps make baked goods more tender. That's a lot of fat for that
amount of flour. My recipe uses 2 tablespoons for 1-1/4 cup flour and
one egg and 1-1//4 cups buttermilk. Also, the whole wheat flour could
be keeping things flatter, too.

I never measure any more when making pancakes but I agree, that looks
like way too much oil. Try about a tablespoon at most.

I don't think the whole wheat will have a huge effect but I'd suggest
adding more baking powder just in case and don't put the batter in the
fridge. Baking powder reacts immediately and I don't see any
advantage in leaving the batter standing.

Also, how hot is your pan or griddle? It should not be too hot.(what
ever 'too hot" is)

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada

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Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. Thanks for any advice,

César,
Denia, Spain

The ratio of liquid to dry seems pretty high for thick pancakes. I'd cut
the oil to a quarter cup and cut the milk down to 1 & 1/2 cups.

The mix I use is 1 cup mix to 3/4 cup milk, 2 Tablespoons oil and 1 egg. It
makes nice thick pancakes.

Ms P

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. I've tried
everything: sifting the flour, using half whole wheat flower and half
all-purpose flower, whisking the egg-whites to a fluff after
separating them from the egg yolks, adding more baking powder, adding
baking soda (didn't care for the metallic after taste).

What does the 1/2 cup of oil has with this recipe?

Here in Spain, it costs almost 6 Euros (around $7.80) to get a
commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup
(expensive also) because I like the taste of the mix and don't want to
hide with other toppings or flavorings.

Thanks for any advice,

Pancake mixes are a pet peeve of mine. Most of them require that you add
milk, eggs and oil, the expensive ingredients, while the mix is just the
keep ingredients, all inexpensive kitchen staples. They always seem to have
a weird taste.

If you want to give your pancakes a boost, cut back the baking powder and
use baking soda, then replace the milk with buttermilk. If you don't have
buttermilk, use one or two spoons of vinegar and milk to the volume of milk
in the recipe.

CND said:

commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

Yeah, they suck. So does the recipe you posted. Way too much baking
powder.

Quoted message said:

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup

Then why waste good syrup on lousy pancakes? Here's the best advice
you'll ever get on pancakes. USE BUTTERMILK!! That's it. Look for a
recipe that uses baking powder AND baking soda AND BUTTERMILK! The
Alton Brown recipe given elsewhere in this thread should work just
fine. Try it. The results will be immediate and everlasting. You'll
never go back.

nb

Go to the web link below for all Pancake recipes

http://www.bbonline.com/recipe/pancakes.html

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

Thanks for any advice,

César,
Denia, Spain

My husband makes fabulous pancakes. He swears by using buttermilk.

His recipe:
1 Cup all-purpose flour (not whole wheat)
3/4 tsp. baking soda (no more or the pancakes will have a bitter taste)
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt

Mix these well and add:
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg

Gently mix these together, only 6-8 turns of a spoon. No more. Yes,
there will be some lumps but that's okay. Cook on a hot griddle. Turn
when they bubble on top side and get brown on the bottom.

Dave Smith said:

Pancake mixes are a pet peeve of mine. Most of them require that you add
milk, eggs and oil, the expensive ingredients, while the mix is just the
keep ingredients, all inexpensive kitchen staples. They always seem to have
a weird taste.

Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
and they are delicious.

Doug
--
Doug Weller --
A Director and Moderator of The Hall of Ma'at http://www.hallofmaat.com
Doug's Archaeology Site: http://www.ramtops.co.uk
Amun - co-owner/co-moderator http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amun/

Doug Weller said:

Dave Smith said:

Pancake mixes are a pet peeve of mine. Most of them require that you add
milk, eggs and oil, the expensive ingredients, while the mix is just the
keep ingredients, all inexpensive kitchen staples. They always seem to have
a weird taste.

Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
and they are delicious.

They may be quite tasty, even though they contain powdered eggs, powdered
milk and who knows what for the fat, but I doubt they compare to pancakes
made from scratch. It takes less time for me to make up a batch of pancake
batter from scratch than it does to heat the pan. From my experience,
there is always a funny taste to pancake mixes.

My SiL gave me a batch of multi grain pancake mix the last time she was
here. It was okay, but still had that odd mix taste. It was not an add
water only mix. I have no idea what she paid for that bag of mix, probably
a lot because it came from a speciality store, but I figured the contents
would be a few pennies worth of flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, maybe
25 cents total.

Dave Smith said:

Doug Weller said:

Dave Smith said:

Pancake mixes are a pet peeve of mine. Most of them require that you add
milk, eggs and oil, the expensive ingredients, while the mix is just the
keep ingredients, all inexpensive kitchen staples. They always seem to have
a weird taste.

Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
and they are delicious.

They may be quite tasty, even though they contain powdered eggs, powdered
milk and who knows what for the fat, but I doubt they compare to pancakes
made from scratch. It takes less time for me to make up a batch of pancake
batter from scratch than it does to heat the pan. From my experience,
there is always a funny taste to pancake mixes.

My SiL gave me a batch of multi grain pancake mix the last time she was
here. It was okay, but still had that odd mix taste. It was not an add
water only mix. I have no idea what she paid for that bag of mix, probably
a lot because it came from a speciality store, but I figured the contents
would be a few pennies worth of flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, maybe
25 cents total.

I need to cook bacon, sausage, and small pancakes for *50* next Sunday
morning. And maybe scrambled eggs. I will have some help, I think.
I'm trying to decide whether to make the pancakes from scratch or buy a
big bag of Krusteze mix at Sam's. I'll probably just grit my teeth and
buy the mix.

Bob

Dave Smith said:

Doug Weller said:

Dave Smith said:

Pancake mixes are a pet peeve of mine. Most of them require that you add
milk, eggs and oil, the expensive ingredients, while the mix is just the
keep ingredients, all inexpensive kitchen staples. They always seem to have
a weird taste.

Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
and they are delicious.

They may be quite tasty, even though they contain powdered eggs, powdered
milk and who knows what for the fat, but I doubt they compare to pancakes
made from scratch. It takes less time for me to make up a batch of pancake
batter from scratch than it does to heat the pan. From my experience,
there is always a funny taste to pancake mixes.

They are fast and don't require having eggs in the house.

Still, if someone can give me a recipe that tastes the same I'd like to
try it. So far I haven't found one.
Doug
--
Doug Weller --
A Director and Moderator of The Hall of Ma'at http://www.hallofmaat.com
Doug's Archaeology Site: http://www.ramtops.co.uk
Amun - co-owner/co-moderator http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Amun/

Doug Weller said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
and they are delicious.

They may be quite tasty, even though they contain powdered eggs, powdered
milk and who knows what for the fat, but I doubt they compare to pancakes
made from scratch. It takes less time for me to make up a batch of pancake
batter from scratch than it does to heat the pan. From my experience,
there is always a funny taste to pancake mixes.

They are fast and don't require having eggs in the house.

We always have eggs in the house and I would much rather have real
ingredients that something made with powdered eggs, powdered milk and
mystery fats. I had assumed that people posting here were interested in
good food and would have little problem with something more involved that
add water and stir. I can make a batch of pancakes in less than two
minutes, less time than it takes to heat the pan.

Quoted message said:

Still, if someone can give me a recipe that tastes the same I'd like to
try it. So far I haven't found one.

I have yet to taste a pancake mix that does not have that sharp taste of
chemicals something.

Dave Smith said:

Doug Weller said:

Quoted message said:

> Try Krusteaze, you just add water (or beer, or whatever takes your fancy)
> and they are delicious.

They may be quite tasty, even though they contain powdered eggs, powdered
milk and who knows what for the fat, but I doubt they compare to pancakes
made from scratch. It takes less time for me to make up a batch of pancake
batter from scratch than it does to heat the pan. From my experience,
there is always a funny taste to pancake mixes.

They are fast and don't require having eggs in the house.

We always have eggs in the house and I would much rather have real
ingredients that something made with powdered eggs, powdered milk and
mystery fats. I had assumed that people posting here were interested in
good food and would have little problem with something more involved that
add water and stir. I can make a batch of pancakes in less than two
minutes, less time than it takes to heat the pan.

Quoted message said:

Still, if someone can give me a recipe that tastes the same I'd like to
try it. So far I haven't found one.

I have yet to taste a pancake mix that does not have that sharp taste of
chemicals something.

Whatever chemicals they use in Bisquick, I like. I've made pancakes
from scratch. It's not the time or effort or eggs... I like the
Bisquick pancakes better than any recipe I've tried.

This is like the mayonnaise subject. I've made mayonnaise; it's
quick, it's fast, but I haven't found a recipe I like as well as
Hellman's.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. I've tried
everything: sifting the flour, using half whole wheat flower and half
all-purpose flower, whisking the egg-whites to a fluff after
separating them from the egg yolks, adding more baking powder, adding
baking soda (didn't care for the metallic after taste).

What does the 1/2 cup of oil has with this recipe?

Here in Spain, it costs almost 6 Euros (around $7.80) to get a
commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup
(expensive also) because I like the taste of the mix and don't want to
hide with other toppings or flavorings.

Thanks for any advice,

César,
Denia, Spain

I absolutley love big Fluffy pancakes. I've sent your recipe to my
uncle who specializes in pancake mixes, he is the best and his
pancakes are mouth watering! I'll ask him for his advice on your
recipe and i will get back to you. Just a suggestion, not sure if it
will work but you could take the egg white and mix it up with the
baking powder. It makes any baking texture light but big & fluffy

Quoted message said:

CND said:

Hi folks,

I'm new in the group and I have some questions that perhaps someone
can answer. I found a pancake recipe that resembles the taste of my
favorite US commercial pancake mix: "Pillsbury's Hungry Jack". I
don't remember exactly where I got it from, but this is it:

2 cups of flour
5 tsps of baking powder
4 tbsps Sugan
1 tsp salt
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of oil
2 eggs

The recipe asks to mix the first four ingredients in a bag and then
put that mix into a bowl and add the rest of the liquid ingredients
folding them into a lumpy batter. The recipe also suggests putting the
mix in the refrigerator for five minutes before actually start making
the pancakes.

By doing this, I consistently get flat pancakes. I've tried
everything: sifting the flour, using half whole wheat flower and half
all-purpose flower, whisking the egg-whites to a fluff after
separating them from the egg yolks, adding more baking powder, adding
baking soda (didn't care for the metallic after taste).

What does the 1/2 cup of oil has with this recipe?

Here in Spain, it costs almost 6 Euros (around $7.80) to get a
commercial pancake mix. The one on sale here is of the "only-add-
water" type which I always have disliked.

I don't put anything on my pancakes except butter and real maple syrup
(expensive also) because I like the taste of the mix and don't want to
hide with other toppings or flavorings.

Thanks for any advice,

César,
Denia, Spain

I never saw the original message. Your recipe has *too much* baking
powder. Reduce it to about 2 tsp. It will also help if you use soured
milk and add 1/2 tsp of baking soda.

Whole wheat flour will make them heavier; you don't want that. Once you
get the recipe worked out, you can add a little toasted wheat germ to
make them interesting.

Hope this helps,
Bob

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says...

Quoted message said:

I never saw the original message. Your recipe has *too much* baking
powder. Reduce it to about 2 tsp. It will also help if you use soured
milk and add 1/2 tsp of baking soda.

Whole wheat flour will make them heavier; you don't want that. Once you
get the recipe worked out, you can add a little toasted wheat germ to
make them interesting.

Hope this helps,
Bob

I have been using this recipe for decades. It makes terrific basic
buttermilk pancakes, never-fail. I have also used a mix of milk and
plain yogurt (1:1) as a sub for the buttermilk.

2c all purpose flour
2 TB sugar (may be omitted)
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2.5c buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4c vegetable oil or melted butter

Sift the dry ingredients together into a bowl. Quickly beat the wet
ingredients together with a fork. Combine and mix with a wooden spoon,
the batter will still have a few lumps.

As you gain experience with this you will learn to add a little less or
a little more buttermilk to get just the batter consistency that you
want.

--
Peter Aitken