Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: BWCA Food and Recipes :: Favorite Pancake Mix?
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Jackfish |
Half the reason I buy the Betty Crocker pouches is because they're in a pouch. Easy to pack, already measured... it's simple. If Krusteaz makes a NOTICEABLY better pancake than Betty Crocker, I'd be willing to give it a try. |
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bojibob |
Krusteaz |
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Spartan2 |
Used to always have the Oat Bran one, but cannot find it anymore, so I get the Wheat and Honey. Mmmmm. |
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Springer2 |
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mc2mens |
quote Springer2: "Natural High Six-Grain Pancakes with Apples and Spice. Springer2 - it looks like you're cooking on top of a kevlar canoe there. We've done it on top of an aluminum canoe many times. Is it a kevlar canoe and do you feel safe with stoves on top of it? |
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Bannock |
I prepack at about one cup per person, but I do bring extra. It makes a good fish batter and it's nice to have extra if wind bound. It also makes a passable cake. I also sometimes like to make extra at breakfast. I add a little more water to make them thinner. Then I save them for lunch as a bread substitute. Smear it with jelly and roll it up. it's good. |
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lilcowdoc |
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jeroldharter |
Pioneer Pancake Mix |
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lilcowdoc |
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Jackfish |
quote jeroldharter: "I am a pancake snob. " That is a big time LMAO. I hope you're only pouring the finest pure maple syrup over those snobby pancakes. Aunt Jemimah or Log Cabin would be well down the page in the pancake eaters social register. |
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Northwoodsman |
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Spartan2 |
I used to use a Jiffy oatmeal muffin mix and add a little cinnamon and some chopped pecans to make oatmeal-pecan pancakes that were terrific with maple syrup but Jiffy no longer makes the mix and I haven't found a substitute yet. I am going to try making my own recipe. I do crepes at home all of the time but haven't wanted to bother with them outdoors. I also prefer my pancakes a bit "eggy" and less like cake so crepes are my real preference, but when camping I prefer the convenience of a "just add water" mix. |
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HowardSprague |
Is there a real maple syrup that doesn’t come in a glass bottle? I’m ok with the commercial “maple syrups” and a squeeze Parkay type substance for trips. But I’m just as fine with honey as well, especially if I just picked some blueberries to go in the pancakes! |
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straighthairedcurly |
HowardSprague: "Is there a real maple syrup that doesn’t come in a glass bottle? " If you want some pre-packaged version in non-glass bottles: Maple Energy mini bottles Otherwise, just I just use a small Nalgene with screw cap. |
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campnscrap |
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24kGold |
Also, if you don't want to pack in syrup, take a small plastic bottle of imitation maple flavoring, melt some sugar in water and add to taste. it's thinner than maple syrup but you aren't packing in the weight. Terry |
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scottiebaldwin |
bojibob: "Krusteaz Buttermilk. Just add Water. Once you try them you will never buy anything else. +1 on Krusteaz. I’ve tried multiple brands now and Krusteaz is better than the rest. God only knows what the ingredients are. I don’t even want to look. But as far as “add only water” goes, these are your best option. Nothing holds a candle to Martha Stewart’s made-from-scratch buttermilk pancake recipe but there’s nothing better for the B’Dub than Krusteaz. |
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Jaywalker |
Starting this year I’ve had a hard time finding Sturdiwheat. I tried Kodiak which is moving onto the shelves but was very disappointed. In fact, I was so disappointed in it after my last trip I vowed to drive to Red Wing if I have to to find Sturdiewheat. |
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Jackfish |
Each pouch makes three larger-size flapjacks so with our typical group of six, we'll pack three pouches per meal. With some pre-cooked bacon, a large flapjack and a half is more than enough for a hearty breakfast. Betty Crocker Complete Pancake mix |
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sloughman |
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mc2mens |
quote bojibob: "Krusteaz Buttermilk. Just add Water. Once you try them you will never buy anything else. what he said. |
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Chrisko |
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Hammertime |
What really makes them tick is the add ins. I highly recommend squeeze butter, real maple syrup and adding rehydrated blueberries. We get our blueberries from Packit gourmet. |
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Blackdogyak |
Jackfish: "quote jeroldharter: "I am a pancake snob. " Oh mos DEF! Real Vermont maple.or nothing |
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Blackdogyak |
bojibob: "Krusteaz Buttermilk. Just add Water. Once you try them you will never buy anything else. |
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MarshallPrime |
Take forever to cook 3 (at most) pancakes at a time. The Shake and Pour Yellow bottles where you just add water, shake it, then pour it into the fry pan is the way to go. Way less mess. Still have to deal with the syrup mess but it helps. I still dont like to do them. |
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MikeinMpls |
MarshallPrime: "1st of all, I do NOT like making them out there. A ton of cleanup. Syrup is everywhere and it is messy/sticky. Pancakes are one of my most favorite foods. However, I don't make them in camp for some of the reasons MarshallPrime listed. The syrup and butter, must-haves in my opinion, will lead to a mess. Plus, I'm just not confident in my ability to make quality cakes that won't burn, be gooey or less-than-cooked, or otherwise just not that good. I've decided to have pancakes on the drive up and/or back instead. BUT...this year I'm trying corn cakes. I'm using Marie Callander cornbread mix. I just add water to make a thicker batter and pour it on the griddle. They're plenty sweet for my wife and I so no syrup is required. I'm not sure if I'll try to bring butter or a butter substitute. One could ask what the difference is. To me, the corncakes appear to have a greater chance of success than pancakes. And they are more filling, so I won't need to make eight of them. Mike |
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Spartan2 |
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Boppa |
We have been using the Bisquick in the plastic jug and yes, carry the empty jug out. We like others have mentioned, will add any available berries that may be in season. We do bring at times some sliced almonds and almond extract (2-drops) to add a bit of variety. The Bisquick has been used as a fish coating and for rolls at supper time as well. Last year we were fortunate enough to have blueberry pancakes one morning, raspberry another, almond pancakes, and yes, plain pancakes the final morning. Now that is a good trip. Boppa |
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Springer2 |
quote mc2mens: "quote Springer2: "Natural High Six-Grain Pancakes with Apples and Spice. We've used our kevlar canoes as kitchen tables for at least ten years with no problem--It's usually too windy to set the stoves up on the canoe though, but one of the first things we always do when we make camp is site the "table", with a rainfly if possible. |
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jeroldharter |
quote Jackfish: "quote jeroldharter: "I am a pancake snob. " Real maple syrup and good butter. Simple pleasures. Seriously, it is hard to find an excellent pancake out there. We go to a place in northern Wisconsin (name undisclosed!)that runs an American plan lodge which serves the best pancakes I have ever had. And they have not changed in over 50 years. That's not bad for consistency. They are relatively thin and more "eggy" than "cakey." They hold up well to syrup and do not dissolve or crumble. With a little butter they are heaven and you can order as many as you like. Perfect. I have never been able to replicate them. I do have a Wolf griddle (a proper griddle is necessary) and have tried different recipes, but am still inferior to those pancakes. I am going there for a long weekend this Thursday so I am getting hungry. |
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jaimed |
At home I make them from scratch: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t baking power 1/2 t NaCl 1 1/2 cups fat-free buttermilk 1 T butter, melted 1 lrg egg lightly beaten Yum, with maple syrup |
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jeroldharter |
quote jaimed: "Jeroldharter, It is not really a restaurant. It is a place called Boyd's Mason Lake Resort. http://www.boydsmasonlakeresort.com/ It is a wonderful place for families. Good food and fishing close to home for me. Best pancakes in the world. |
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jaimed |
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canoe212 |
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jaimed |
Why keep the name of a good restaurant undisclosed? |
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Bannock |
quote canoe212: "My favorite pancakes are the pancakes that YOU make. Ingredients really don't matter, as long as I didn't have to make them. :)" :) Amen! |
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BWPaddler |
quote Northwoodsman: "I have never measured pancake mix. Just add water until it is the right consistency." Same here. Krusteaz brand (used to love it, now I like it). Secret - add a pouch of instant oatmeal (plain or maple sugar) to the mix and let sit a bit. If you brought bananas, add a smashed one of those too, otherwise skip that part. Makes pancakes even more moist and delicious. |
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mooseplums |
quote bojibob: "Krusteaz Buttermilk. Just add Water. Once you try them you will never buy anything else. |
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brerud |
Our group eats breakfast later in the morning after a few hours of fishing and by then we are starving and this meal will hold us over until supper. Basically we use about a cup of dry batter per person along with a pound of bacon per 3 guys. |
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fishguts |
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Riverhunter |
And they're half way healthy too! |
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HappyHuskies |
In the past I've been in the "mix it yourself from scratch" camp because basic pancake mix is so easy to do. A couple of years ago I discovered Sunrise Flour Mill, here in Minnesota. Great pancake mix that use a combination of red and white wheat flour, oat flour, rye flour, wild rice flour and flax seed meal. You do need to add milk. I find it easy to prepare and delicious. If your interested it can be found here: Sunrise Flour Mill Pancake Mix |
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4keys |
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billconner |
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Captn Tony |
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