It sounds impossible to make waffles with pancake mix, but it’s not so difficult. Here are my secret for making pancake mix waffles.
How to Make Waffles Using Pancake Mix
My family of three can have enough waffles from this recipe. Depending on the size of your waffle maker, you can make a specific number of waffles.
Just a few minutes are needed for preparation, and the cooking time is under ten minutes. So in no time, you’ll have warm, delicious waffles!
A medium mixing bowl and a waffle maker are the only other pieces of equipment required.
Ingredients
Just cut this recipe in half if you’re only making waffles for one or two people. You can double this recipe and make a large batch without making any other adjustments.
I love the flavor of using oil instead of butter. You can cook with vegetable oil, coconut oil, or your preferred cooking oil. But you can also use butter.
If you decide to go with butter, use ⅓ cup butter for this recipe.
Waffle Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pancake Mix
- 4 tablespoons Oil
Just two simple ingredients, and you’re on your way to warm, delectable waffles.
Instructions
Make sure to give your waffle maker enough time to reach the proper temperature before beginning to make waffles. A waffle iron that isn’t hot enough will quickly ruin your first batch of pancakes.
The recommended temperature and cooking time should also be found in the instructions for your specific waffle maker.
Other than that, making waffles from pancake mix only requires the subsequent easy steps.
Step 1: Your waffle maker needs to be warmed up.
Step 2: Use cooking oil or nonstick cooking spray to grease your cooking surface.
Step 3: Add the oil and pancake mix to a mixing bowl.
Note: Add additional liquids if your pancake mix box specifies them.
Step 4: Mix thoroughly by stirring.
Note: Do not over stir. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
Step 5: When the waffle maker is hot, add the batter, and cook the waffles as directed by your machine.
Step 6: Repeat until all the batter is gone, then remove the cooked waffle.
Step 7: Then, serve right away with your preferred waffle toppings.
Tips for Great Waffles
Given that you are currently making waffles, here are some suggestions to help you make awesome waffles.
- When the iron is hot, strike! If your waffles come out a little pale and soft, it could be because the waffle maker
- Choose oil over butter. Use vegetable oil or coconut oil in place of melted butter in your recipe for crispier waffles. Unlike butter, oil doesn’t have any water content, which adds moisture and hinders a crust from forming.
- Your extra waffles should be frozen! Allow them to thaw before simply popping them in the toaster or toaster oven to reheat. Even their freezing won’t be apparent to you.
Related Reading: Ways to Deep Clean Your Waffle Maker
FAQs
What Is the Difference Between Pancake Mix And Waffle Mix?
Waffle batter contains more sugar, butter, and eggs than pancake batter, making it a richer batter with higher fat content. Pancake batter contains more milk than waffle batter. Texture: The best waffles are fluffy on the inside with a crispy exterior.
Are Waffles Healthier Than Pancakes?
Neither carb-tastic treat is exactly spa food (though both can be made healthier and/or made to suit special diets—by using almond flour for gluten-free versions, for instance), but if you’re counting calories, waffles have about 100 more of them than pancakes, and more cholesterol too, but that’s before you factor in.
