Pancake Mix Buttermilk Biscuits
Pancake mix is one of those pantry staples that can save the day when you want something warm, comforting, and quick. The “just add water” kind is especially convenient, because it makes breakfast easy even when the cupboards are looking a little bare. Pancakes are always a good choice, but pancake mix can do much more than make a stack of flapjacks. It can also be used as a simple shortcut for homemade-style biscuits.
These pancake mix buttermilk biscuits are soft, easy to prepare, and made with ingredients that are commonly already in the kitchen. Instead of starting from scratch with flour and other dry ingredients, buttermilk pancake mix gives you a helpful base. It keeps the recipe simple while still giving you warm biscuits that can be served with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack.
The idea for this easy biscuit recipe came from a recipe that used buttermilk pancake mix and shortening. Since shortening was not available, butter was used instead. Butter and shortening are not exactly the same, so the proportions needed a little adjustment. The result was a tasty batch of biscuits made with pancake mix, softened butter, cold milk, and an egg.
If you enjoy simple baking recipes that do not require a long list of ingredients, this is a useful one to keep. These biscuits are great with butter, jam, honey, gravy, eggs, or a bowl of soup. They are also a good option when you want homemade biscuits without measuring out several different dry ingredients.
Easy Biscuit Recipe with Pancake Mix
This recipe is especially helpful for busy mornings or last-minute meals. Since pancake mix already does part of the work, the dough comes together quickly. You can cut the biscuits with a biscuit cutter, use the rim of a drinking glass, or shape them by hand. Shaping them by hand gives them a more rustic, homemade look, which works perfectly for a casual family meal.
For best results, handle the dough gently. Overworking biscuit dough can make biscuits less tender, so mix only until the ingredients come together. The dough should be shaped and placed on the baking sheet before going into a hot oven. Baking at 400° helps the biscuits cook quickly and develop a pleasant texture.
Ingredients
Pancake Mix Buttermilk Biscuits
- 3 cups buttermilk pancake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup cold milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Place the buttermilk pancake mix, softened butter, cold milk, and egg in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients together until a biscuit dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Form the biscuits using a biscuit cutter, the rim of a drinking glass, or your hands.
- Place the shaped biscuits on a silicone baking mat set on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and lightly golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings or alongside your meal.
Tips for Making Pancake Mix Biscuits
Softened butter is easier to blend into the pancake mix, while cold milk helps bring the dough together without making it too loose. If the dough feels very sticky, lightly dust your hands with pancake mix before shaping the biscuits. If you prefer a neater look, use a biscuit cutter or glass for evenly shaped rounds. If you like a more casual style, hand-shaped biscuits are quick and simple.
These buttermilk biscuits made with pancake mix are best served warm from the oven. They can be enjoyed plain, split open with butter, or paired with sweet or savory toppings. They are a practical choice for breakfast sandwiches, a side dish for dinner, or a quick addition to a weekend brunch table.
Using pancake mix for biscuits is a smart way to make the most of a pantry ingredient you may already have. It is also a good recipe to remember when you are low on baking supplies but still want something fresh from the oven. With just a few ingredients and a short baking time, these pancake mix buttermilk biscuits are an easy comfort food recipe worth making again.
