You know what’s weird about writing a blog? It kind of lives on forever. Or, at least as long as I decide to pay the hosting bill. In fact, right now, 12 people are looking at my 4th ever published blog post. Weird, right?
Which brings me to a conundrum. I’m stuck between writing about all the things going on in the world and in my life (hey, virus) or just pretending it’s life as usual over here so that the person who is reading this 4 years from now (hi!) is none the wiser.
But, the thing about Olive and Artisan. The thing that makes it tick. The thing I love the most. Is that it is, first and foremost, a blog. It’s not purely an archive of static-y, sticky, recipes. It’s not an SEO machine made to drive out recipe upon recipe. It’s a journal. One where I get to talk to you on a weekly basis.
So that’s where I’ve landed. I’m going to talk to you in real-time. How are we doing?
It’s okay if it’s not okay. It’s okay if it is. It’s okay if we’re somewhere in that tangled mess of both. That’s pretty much where I live. I have good days and moments and then times of complete grief and prayer.
I am so thankful for my kitchen. So thankful for my job, for my faithful clients, and for all of you. You’ve kept me company. You’ve kept me accountable.
And so, in return, please accept a batch of Homemade Buttermilk Pancake Mix. Keep it in your cupboard, your pantry, next to the stove, in a jar, in a gift basket.
Awhile back, I made pancakes on Instagram stories and we all flipped for them. Light and fluffy. It just takes some tap water and you’re on your way to buttermilk pancakes on a Saturday morning. Which, remember when we had only one of those a week? Wild.
So here’s the deal: Mix all ingredients together, place it in an airtight container, store it, wake up and walk to kitchen, use one cup of mix to 1/3 cup of water, mix but leave it lumpy, pour over a greased pan on medium heat, flip once it starts to bubble, cook just a minute longer, serve with peanut butter if you know what’s good for you and the stickiest maple syrup you can find, or honey, and wash your hands.
Homemade Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Make now and enjoy later! A perfect homemade pancake mix for those fluffy Saturday mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 – 16 ounce jars of mix 1x
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered buttermilk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons fine salt
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and place in an air-tight container.
To prepare, add 1/3 cup water to 1 cup of buttermilk pancake mix. (3 parts pancake mix to 1 part water). Cook on oiled or buttered pan over medium heat.
Notes
Add-ins: For a thicker pancake, add one egg. For more flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla.
Hi Karlee! I enjoy your blog. I also enjoy your recipes. I’m glad but you put yourself out there, and that we are all in this together, this plague. I too, have Jesus as my savior, and therefore, and a daughter of a righteous God. Just like you! Stay safe. Stay healthy. And may God be with us all.
Absolutely 1000% YES!!! Thank you so much, Diane!
I’ve always appreciated how genuine your blog feels (and how reliable your recipes are!) My husband does SEO for his job and it’s great for a lot of people to find some income but I can see right through all the formula for it now so it’s refreshing to find content that’s as earnest as yours. Praying for you during this freaky time of quarantine and I hope you get the feedback and positivity you deserve to keep your spirits up while you weather this!
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Hey Jordan! Thank you so much for this comment. I’m so glad it feels refreshing. I cannot thank you enough. -Karlee
Love reading your blog posts, Karlee!
and I love YOU! haha Thank you so much, Izzah!
I love this idea! What a cute gift this would be 🙂
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Just quadrupled this recipe to bring our friends as Easter gifts! Also cooked up a batch to taste and oh my goodness, so fluffy, chewy, yummy. Just all around delicious. Can’t wait to keep this recipe on hand for years to come! Fabulous idea and so quick and easy. Never going back to boxed mix again. Thanks, Karlee for this genius recipe! The shelf-stable buttermilk makes ALL the difference.
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Jessica, you’re truly the best. I’m so glad you did this! We all have to keep going and you DOING IT! Thanks for the review and comment!
Did you add the egg and vanilla?
I seriously need to do this! I am obsessed with buttermilk pancakes and having a homemade mix on hand, is SO genius!
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Yay! Thanks, Bella!
Hey , how can I substitute buttermilk powder with normal buttermilk? Thanks
Hey Georgianna! Omit the buttermilk powder and replace the water with buttermilk 🙂
Karlee
Hi Karlee, it’s Friday, April 5, 2024 @ 4am.
THANK YOU.
Thank you for writing the paragraph that allowed me to cry. And cry and sob and cry a little more. You see, I haven’t slept yet and I was looking for a “fancy” pancake recipe to use as an excuse when my kids realize I’m awake way too early. I figured, “I’m making fancy pancakes!” would sound so much better than “I’m tired, worried, lonely, stressed out and menopausal.” I’ve been trying to hold it together for a while now because it’s easier for everyone else. And this was exactly the permission I needed to be human…
[[It’s okay if it’s not okay. It’s okay if it is. It’s okay if we’re somewhere in that tangled mess of both. That’s pretty much where I live. I have good days and moments and then times of complete grief and prayer.]]
…me too. Grief is a heavy thing to carry, loneliness is too, but I’m ok right now, thanks to you. My load is lighter and my kitchen smells like happy.
Who knew that homemade buttermilk pancakes could change the world?
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The amount of water has to be adjusted substantially. I used one cup of mix to probably 1/2 C water or more
This is our go to pantry staple recipe. Thank you so much!!!
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4 years later. Gonna make these as mason jar gifts for Christmas. Unvaxed, unphased, blessed & forgiven.
I have powdered buttermilk but states to put in refrigerator after opening which I do. If I make a big batch of this recipe will it be OK on my pantry shelf? Thanks
Hey Karlee,
Here it is, a skosh over four and a half years later since you posted this blog entry and, dare I say it, you have me nostalgic for not the horror of what was unfolding for the world, but the daily self care that went on in many homes. The world has become even more hardened and some fluffy pancakes sound really good right now. Thanks for the recipe, love and peace to you.