Homemade Waffle Mix Recipe (DIY Dry Pantry Mix)

Skip the boxed stuff and make your own homemade waffle mix! This easy dry waffle mix comes together in just a few minutes and makes the fluffiest buttermilk waffles (or pancakes!), making it extra handy on mornings when you want a great breakfast without pulling out half the baking cabinet.

It gives you that same easy convenience people love from store bought mixes, but you get to control exactly what goes into it. I’ve even included a free printable cooking instructions label so you can stick it on your storage container and have ingredient measurements ready when you need them!

WHY MAKE YOUR OWN “BISQUICK” WAFFLE MIX?

I used to think I was the queen of meal prep because I’d stock up on dirt cheap boxed waffle mix with my coupons. But once I realized you can just mix your own base in no time, I officially crossed over from the dark side.

Having this DIY waffle mix on hand is a game changer because:

• You control the ingredients: No weird preservatives, just pantry staples.
• It’s a 2-in-1 recipe: It works flawlessly for both waffles and pancakes.
• It saves time: The dry ingredients are already measured and ready to go when breakfast cravings hit.
• It’s foolproof: Pop my free printable label on your jar, and you’ll never forget the ingredient ratios.
• Because there are no wet ingredients, this mix will last for months.

THE DRY INGREDIENTS YOU NEED (AND WHY THE MALT MATTERS)

This recipe keeps the dry base incredibly simple, but there is one secret ingredient that makes it special:

• Malted Milk Powder: Do not skip this! This is the secret ingredient that elevates this from a basic flour blend to something with that nostalgic, old school diner style flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour & White Sugar: This is the classic base to a good mix.
• Baking Soda & Baking Powder: Using both gives the batter the perfect lift, especially when reacting with the wet buttermilk later. If your leavening is old, your waffles or pancakes will not rise the same way and the final texture can fall flat. Just check the expiration date on your baking powder. As long as your baking powder is active, your mix will produce fluffy waffles!

HOW TO MAKE THIS MIX

Making the dry mix takes about two minutes. Just whisk all of the dry ingredients together until well combined, and transfer them to an airtight container to store in your pantry.

Once the mix is made, you just scoop out the amount you need and add the wet ingredients when you are ready to cook.

That’s it! Now you have your very own homemade mix ready to go.

HOW TO USE THE MIX FOR WAFFLES

When you are ready to cook, always stir the dry mix in the container first before measuring it out. This helps redistribute everything in case the ingredients settled while sitting in the pantry.

To make about 5 large waffles, you will need to mix your dry base with these wet ingredients:

• 2 cups dry waffle mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry mix just until combined and smooth, then cook the batter in your waffle maker according to your machine’s instructions.

Pro Tip – Do not skip the buttermilk. This recipe was built to be used with buttermilk, and that is part of what helps give the waffles and pancakes a better texture and flavor.

EASY WAYS TO CHANGE IT UP

One nice thing about this homemade version is that you can branch out a little once you have the base recipe down. You can tweak this mix itself, or use the prepared batter as a shortcut for epic weekend brunches!

Simple Dry Mix Add-Ins:

Experiment with adding these right into your storage container:

• A dash of cinnamon.
• Extra malted milk powder for a deeper diner flavor.
• Substituting a portion of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour. (Just keep in mind that if you make larger ingredient changes, like heavy whole wheat flour, the texture can shift a bit from the original version.)

Gourmet Brunch Upgrades:

Once you mix your dry base with the wet ingredients, try using the batter for these delicious recipes on my site:

Turn your basic mix into the ultimate sweet and savory comfort food with these Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Buttermilk Peach Waffles. Fold fresh, diced peaches right into the prepared batter, and serve them up with my crispy fried chicken.

Skip the standard wet ingredients and this mix to make this Blueberry Ricotta Waffles version. The ricotta cheese gives them almost a creamy texture while the blueberries burst in every bite.

Keep the waffle base exactly as written, but elevate your brunch to a luxury level with these airy Buttermilk Waffles with Raspberry Champagne Mascarpone Cream. We’re using a boozy mascarpone cream instead of standard maple syrup with this one.

FREE PRINTABLE LABEL FOR YOUR CONTAINER

To make this even easier to keep on hand, use the free printable cooking instructions label below for your storage container. That way the serving instructions stay right on the jar or container. Then, you don’t have to go hunting for the wet ingredient measurements later.

FREE PRINTABLE LABEL:

Waffle Pancake Mix DIY Printable Label Word Document

Waffle-Pancake-Mix-DIY-Printable-Label PDF FILE

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