Ditching Store-Bought Mixes

Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together into a bowl.

2. Whisk in the sugar, salt, and baking powder until the color is uniform.

3. Place the mixture in a clean, 16 oz glass jar.

4. Store in a cool, dark place.

To Prepare…

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Add the brownie mix and stir until just combined.

4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

5. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out cleanly.

Corn Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup flour

• 1 cup yellow corn meal

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 4 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

To prepare…

• 2/3 cup milk

• 4 Tbs melted butter

• 2 egg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter.

4. Pour the wet into the dry. Fold gently with a spatula just until the flour disappears. Over-mixing corn muffins makes them tough and “holey”.

5. Let the batter sit in the bowl for 5 - 10 minutes. This allows the cornmeal to hydrate and soften, which prevents a “gritty” texture.

6. Fill greased or lined muffin tin 2/3 full.

7. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes.

8. Brush with melted butter or honey.

Pancake

Ingredients

• 1 cup + 2 Tbs all-purpose flour

• 3 Tbs buttermilk powder

• 1 Tbs granulated sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ cup dried blueberries or mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk all ingredients thoroughly to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.

2. Pour into 16 oz widemouth jar. Tap jar on the counter to settle the flour.

To prepare…

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1 large egg

• 2 Tbs melted butter

Directions

1. Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk the wet ingredients.

2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir just to combine.

3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This allows the baking soda to react, ensuring a fluffier rise.

4. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.

5. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry (about 2 - 3 minutes), then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

Pudding

Ingredients for Mix

• ½ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup non-fat dry milk

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1 vanilla bean (seeded) - OR - 2 Tbs cocoa powder and 1 extra tablespoon of sugar

To prepare…

• 1/3 cup pudding mix

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 Tbs butter

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a bowl, add pudding mix and ½ cup cold milk. Whisk until no lumps.

2. Add the remaining 1 ½ cup milk to a saucepan. Heat the remaining over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, but do not let it reach a rolling boil.

3. Slowly pour the cold slurry into the hot milk while whisking constantly.

4. Continue to cook over medium-low heat. Cornstarch must reach a light boil ($approx$ 200°F–212°F) to "activate." Once it starts to bubble, cook for exactly 1 minute while whisking, then remove from heat.

5. Stir in butter and vanilla.

6. Divide into 4 quarter pint jars.

7. Store in fridge for up to 1 week.

Waffle

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 3 Tbs buttermilk powder

• 2 Tbs granulated sugar

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp lemon powder or cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl first to ensure the buttermilk powder and leavening agents are fully integrated.

2. Pour into 16 oz jar. Tap the jar on the counter to help the flour settle.

To Prepare…

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1 large egg (separated)

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Stir the egg yolk, water, melted butter and vanilla into the dry mix until just combined.

2. In a separate bowl, whish the egg white until stiff peaks form, them gently fold it into the batter.

3. Pour the batter onto a hot, greased waffle iron. Bake according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually until the steam stops escaping the iron).