Which preparation method is right for you?

Home baker with time for the dough to rise

You want to leave the batter to rise and perhaps add currants or raisins yourself. Check how long the batter needs to rise for the oliebollen mix you choose.

Baker looking to spend less time preparing

You’re looking for a pack with clear instructions on what to add and a short resting time. Even with a complete pack, check what you’ll still need to provide yourself.

Baker looking for a gluten-free product

You’re looking for a mix specifically labelled as gluten-free. Also check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging of the variant you choose.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the instructions for making oliebollen, then compare the time required, what you’ll need to add yourself and the label information.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Preparation with proving time Check whether the pack includes instructions for making oliebollen and how long the batter needs to rise. If I want to add raisins myself and have time to leave the batter to rise, I look for a mix with suitable instructions. This preparation method is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Quick preparation Check the resting or proving time and the list of ingredients you need to add yourself. If I want to spend less time preparing, I need to know in advance what steps the pack involves and what I’ll need to add. This is the top priority for around 33% of consumers.
Label and gluten-free claim Read the allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen and, if needed, look for an explicit gluten-free claim. If I’m looking for a specifically gluten-free product or need to check for allergens, I read the label on the exact pack I’m buying. This is the main consideration for around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming pancake mix can automatically be used as oliebollen mix

    Oliebollen mixes have specific instructions on what to add, how long to leave the batter to rise and how to fry it. You can’t simply apply these instructions to pancake mix.

    Choose a pack with specific instructions for making oliebollen and follow the directions for that product.

  • Assuming a complete pack requires no extra ingredients

    The Koopmans Compleet pack includes ingredients for oliebollen, but Albert Heijn says you still need to add two eggs and water. Other mixes may call for different additions.

    Before buying, check what you’ll need to add yourself and how long the batter needs to rest or rise.

  • Guessing allergen information from the product name

    Ingredients and allergens can vary between mixes and variants. Any filling sachet included in the pack also matters when you’re making your choice.

    Check the allergen information on the current packaging for the complete pack. If you need a gluten-free product, look for an explicit gluten-free claim.

  • Assuming it’s available at your local shop

    A product page doesn’t necessarily tell you whether a seasonal mix is available at your local branch or for delivery to your address.

    Check current availability at your shop or for your delivery address before basing your baking plans on a particular mix.

Brands to consider

Koopmans

Koopmans offers separate oliebollen mixes for recipes with proving time, a complete pack and a variant labelled as gluten-free.

  • Koopmans’ basic recipe calls for 500 ml of lukewarm water with the mix, then leaves the batter to rise for around 45 minutes. According to Albert Heijn, the Compleet pack requires two eggs and water.
  • These variants have different preparation methods, so follow the instructions on the pack you buy.

Homemade

Homemade’s oliebollen mix is an option if you’re looking for a mix that, according to the product information, only needs water added.

  • Albert Heijn describes the mix as making around 20 oliebollen and also suggests using it to make apple fritters.
  • Check the preparation instructions on the pack and availability at the shop where you want to buy it.

PLUS

According to the product information, PLUS’s own-brand oliebollen mix requires you to add water yourself.

  • PLUS specifies 500 g of mix, 5 dl of lukewarm water and a yield of around 25 oliebollen.
  • Check the other preparation steps on the pack you choose and its availability at your local shop.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use pancake mix to make oliebollen?

Don’t assume you can unless the pack includes specific instructions for making oliebollen. Mixes from brands such as Koopmans and PLUS have their own instructions for additions and proving time. If you want to follow the pack’s recipe, use a mix with instructions for oliebollen.

How can I spot an oliebollen mix that’s quick to prepare?

Check the resting or proving time in the preparation instructions. According to Albert Heijn, the Koopmans Compleet pack requires two eggs and 300 ml of water and has a resting time of two to three minutes. For other mixes, check their own instructions and required ingredients.

Where can I check the allergens in oliebollen mix?

Read the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variant you’ve chosen, including any filling supplied with it. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory labelling requirements for fourteen allergens. Don’t rely on the product name alone to tell you what’s in it.

What deep-frying temperature should I use?

Use the temperature specified for the oliebollen mix you’ve chosen, rather than assuming one setting works for every mix. Check the other frying instructions on the pack before you start, too.