When it comes to making pancakes, there are a few things you always need in order to make them perfect. The ingredients you’ll need for most pancakes are flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and milk. However, there are also variations of pancake mix that can be used in order to create different types of pancakes. There are two main types of pancake mix: classic and low-fat. Classic pancake mix is made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Low-fat pancake mix is made with only vegetable oil or canola oil and has no added salt or vanilla extract. In order to make the perfect pancake mix for your needs, it’s important to measure out the correct amount of each ingredient. For example, if you’re making classic pancakes with all-purpose flour and sugar only (which is what most people do), then you’ll need 3 cups of mixture. If you’re making low-fat pancakes with only vegetable oil or canola oil (which is what many people do), then you’ll need 1 cup of mixture. Once you’ve measured out the correct amount of each ingredient for your recipe, it’s time to start mixing together the ingredients according to the recipe instructions. For example, if a recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of butter in addition to all-purpose flour and sugar (meaning that 3 tablespoons will be mixed into the batter), then use a spoon or your hands to combine 3 tablespoons of butter into the batter instead of using a bowl or mixer. Once everything is combined properly according to the recipe instructions, it’s time to cook your pancakes! Use a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown on both sides - this should take about 2 minutes per side for medium-sized pancakes! Serve immediately with syrup on top if desired!
We all know how to make an easy pancake recipe but scaling it up for lots and lots of people can sometimes be an issue. Making pancakes for a crowd is a different thing. You will need to prepare a bunch of dry ingredients and wet ingredients on the table. The pancake batter will also be a little more difficult to mix since it will be in a bigger quantity. So not all recipes scale up. Buying a dry pancake mix may be the answer – and we will outline below exactly how much you need for 10,20, 50 or even 100 people.
How Much Pancake Dry Mix Do You Need For A Crowd
Pancakes are an integral part of any meal. There’s no such thing as the perfect breakfast without pancakes, and that holds true for any occasion. So calculating the amount of Pancake Premix to buy is important so you do not run out. We cover below how many boxes from brands like Hungry Jacks, Bisquick and Krusteaz you will net to get for 1 to 100 people.
How Many Pancakes Is A Serving?
Basically, an average serving of pancakes is 4 pancakes of a 4-inch size. This is over a typical event of a few hours. However, if it is a breakfast with other choices then consumption may be a little less. However, pancakes are cheap so it does not hurt to budget on 4 per person, and as long as you have the batter prepared it is quite easy to make more. Or simply make a sheet pancake as a standby and keep it warm in the oven. It helps to know the exact number of guests that are attending the event. You also have to keep in mind the measurements of pancake batter. This can be a little tricky – so we have prepared sets of different popular brands of pancake mixes and their own measurements for their pancakes so you can be in control right from the start. Also, if the measurement or serving sizes do not meet yours, that is you want bigger pancakes you just have to adjust it per person. Make sure you have read the instructions and serving size of the pancake mix you have bought from the store before making one.See Our Bake in a skillet Mega Strawberry Pancake Recipe We also have a full video on how to make it here
Hungry Jack Dry Pancake Mix
Hungry Jack’s complete is typically a 32 oz box and they are quoted as being able to handle a serving size has 50 x 4 inches pancakes. Therefore, one pack of this can serve at least 10 to 12 persons.
Krusteaz Pancake Dry Mix Measurements
Krusteaz retails their product in different sized boxes and bags. There are two main sizes a 32-oz box and a large or big10 pound bag. I have not used these ones, but reading the labels and doing some online research here are the real reported quantities of pancakes you get from Krusteaz sizings. –> 32-oz bag will make 32 x 4-inch pancakes –> 10 lb bag will make 152 x 4-inch pancakes. see the handy pancake chart below which calculates the quantities of ingredients and the quantity 32-oz containers of mix you will need for the number of guests you are cooking for. I made pancakes for 4 family members and added some blueberries and I still at more than 1.2 the mix left – so I think their claim is accurate. Let’s look at the table below for further serving sizes.
How to Make a Large Batch of Homemade Pancake
Making pancakes are very easy. Even kids can do that in just a few minutes. However, it is a different story if you will be making it in a large batch. A little more planning and testing is necessary and also make sure you have the right sized kitchen bowls and utensils. Check this fluffy pancake recipe below. (you can also use this to make a sheet pan pancake) Serving size: 120 pancakes Prep time: 1 hr and 30 minutes Ingredients
4 boxes of Krusteaz pancake mix flour1 cup sugar1/8 cup double-acting baking powder3 tablespoons baking soda4 teaspoon salt8 large eggs2 quartz buttermilk5 cups whole milk or half and half18 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons vanilla extractmaple syrup, chocolate syrup, confectioners’ sugar
Instructions for homemade pancake mix
- Prepare a large mixing bowl or stockpot that can hold a huge quantity of pancake mix or batter. Clean and dry it.
- Whisk the dry ingredients such as flour (you can substitute wheat flour for a stronger taste), baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Prepare a separate large mixing bowl and whisk the wet ingredients such as buttermilk, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Thoroughly mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine and until fairly smooth. Avoid having large lumps.
- Allow the pancake batter to rest for 15 minutes. Do not cover.
- Preheat the large griddle for 325°F to 350°F.
- Get a spoonful of batter and cook until bubbles form on top of the pancake. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve immediately. Warm in the oven if needed.
Bisquick Pancakes
Bisquick sells more variety of pancake mix sizes. I like their buttermilk pancake recipe. You can choose from 20 oz to 96 oz. The table below will show you the details of how many pancakes you need using a 40 oz mix that can create 84 pieces of pancakes. Adding blueberries for a blueberry pancake will make the mix go further. The number of people: 10 people
The number of pancakes needed: 40 pancakes
The number of boxes needed: one box
The number of people: 30 people
The number of pancakes needed: 120 pancakes
The number of boxes needed: two boxes
The number of people: 50 people
The number of pancakes needed: 200 pancakes
The number of boxes needed: two boxes
The number of people: 100 people
The number of pancakes needed: 400 pancakes
The number of boxes needed: five boxes
What Sides Can Be Served With Pancakes
If you want your guests to enjoy the party without anyone getting hungry, serve your pancakes with side dishes and coolers to complete the meal. To do this, serve sides, pair them with beverages, add toppings, and you can also add ingredients to the pancakes like chocolate, banana, or oatmeal. To serve side dishes with pancakes, you can have:
lemon juicechocolate chipsugar ( powdered)vanilla extractmaple syrupsausages and hot dogsscrambled eggsfruits (banana, blueberries, strawberries)hashbrownsbiscuits
You can also set these up as a pancake bar – similar to our waffle bar covered here. To serve drinks with pancakes, you can have:
milkapple juiceorange juicepineapple juicechocolate milkhot chocolate with whipped creamfruit shakesmilkshakes
Serving topping can be a good idea if you think you might be lacking homemade pancakes for your guests. Also, it will definitely help them get fuller in any way. Here are the sides that you can serve:
Fruits (bananas and strawberries)Peanut butterWhipped creamFruit jellies or jamChocolate syrups or NutellaIce creamLemon and sugar
Some keen people will also add protein powder to the pancake mix!
How Far in Advance Can I Make Pancake Batter
Pancake batter can be made a night before or up to four days before the party. Make sure you place it in a clean container, refrigerate it, and enclosed it. You can also use a liquid-safe Ziploc bag or any airtight container before refrigerating it.
How Many Pancakes Does a Box of Pancake Mix Make
Usually, a box of pancake mix can make about 40 pancakes with 4-inch in size. The other pancake mix can make more depending on the oz and other ingredients included like milk and eggs.
How Many Pancake Does a 16 Oz of Mix Make?
A 16 oz of pancake mix can give you 20 pieces with 4-inch in size which are great cooked on a skillet. Back To Our Big Crowd Catering Resource Page
