To make basic Hungry Jack pancakes, you usually just combine the dry mix with water, then cook small portions on a hot pan or griddle until golden on both sides. The exact amounts are printed on your box, but the method is very simple.

Basic ingredients

• Hungry Jack Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix (any variety)

• Water (or milk for richer pancakes)

• A little butter or oil for the pan (unless it is very nonstick)

Common box ratios are around equal parts mix and water by volume (for example, 1 cup mix to about 1 cup water) or 1 cup mix to about 3/4–1 cup water; always follow what your box says and then adjust slightly for thicker or thinner batter.

Step‑by‑step cooking

1. Preheat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.

2. In a bowl, add the amount of mix you want (for example, 2 cups mix) and pour in the listed amount of water, starting with a little less than called for.

3. Stir gently just until combined; small lumps are fine and help keep pancakes fluffy.

4. Lightly grease the hot pan with butter or oil if needed.

5. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the pan, leaving space between pancakes.

6. Cook until bubbles form on top and the edges look set and slightly dry, about 1–2 minutes.

7. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown and the center is cooked through.

8. Serve warm right away, or keep finished pancakes in a low oven (around 200°F) while you cook the rest.

Simple upgrades

• Use milk or buttermilk instead of water for richer, more tender pancakes.

• Make batter a bit thicker (less liquid) for taller, fluffier pancakes, or thinner (more liquid) for larger, thinner ones.

• Add vanilla, a little sugar, or cinnamon to the batter, and top with fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

Box directions vs. enhanced

Aspect| Follow box only| Small upgrades you can try
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Liquid| Water only 6| Milk or buttermilk instead of water 1
Thickness| As written on box 6| Adjust water for thicker or thinner batter 15
Flavor| Plain mix 6| Add vanilla, sugar, or spices 12
Texture lift| Just the mix leavening 1| Slightly thicker batter for extra fluff 15

If you tell what size batch you want (just you, two people, or a crowd), a tailored ingredient list can be suggested.