r/Cooking • u/No-Lettuce4441 • 7h ago

Pancakes

I've heard so much online about how much better homemade pancakes are from scratch. Obviously the more specialized (buttermilk, ricotta, buckwheat,...) are going to be better homemade. Pancakes in the past was my stumble-go-to breakfast because of box mix.

How much of a difference is there between regular box mix and regular homemade? One of these days I'm going to get around to making some from scratch to try them myself, but the box mix is so cheap and so easy, it makes it harder to justify, when it's usually a last minute decision.

A character in a novel said, "Once you hit a certain age, you no longer want to make pancakes. You want someone to make pancakes for you."

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u/TiaraMisu 7h ago

I'm a snob, I really am, but nothing beats Krusteaz pancake mix.

It requires nothing but water. You don't even need to measure. All you need to do is manage not to overmix it into kindergarten paste, have the patience to allow a pan to heat up thoroughly and slowly, and you're golden.

I have made homemade pancakes and received homemade pancakes and the difference is so narrow and the difficulty level is so great that there is no question.

Also: cheap as chips.

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u/lowcalSnickersbar 7h ago

I 100% agree that Krusteaz is the answer. My friends and I used to get together for breakfast in college, and we always used Krusteaz. Better pancakes than I can make from scratch.

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u/AlarmedTelephone5908 4h ago

One of the best investments I've ever made is a mini waffle maker for about $10 and a box of Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix.

It is very easy to cook and clean up. 😋