Home baker who wants to make bread
If you’re looking for a mix for everyday bread, start by checking the product type. ALDI and Lidl list bread mixes and pancake mixes as separate products.
Who is this for?
Pancake maker planning the ingredients
If you’re making pancakes, check what else you’ll need besides the mix. PLUS lists milk, eggs and butter or oil for Koopmans Origineel.
Baking enthusiast who wants to add as little as possible
If you want to make pancakes with few extra ingredients, check the instructions for a complete mix. According to Koopmans, you only need to add water to Pannenkoeken Compleet.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to bake bread or make pancakes. Then compare the preparation instructions and the label of a mix that suits your baking needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Product type | For bread, look for a product labelled as a bread mix or baking mix for bread; choose pancake mix for pancake batter. | If I want to bake bread, I don’t want to choose a mix for batter cooked in a frying pan. The right product type is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Quantity and additions | Check the pack weight and the quantities of milk, eggs or baking fat listed in the preparation instructions. | When planning to make several pancakes, I want to know how much mix and how many additional ingredients I’ll need; this is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ease of preparation | Check which ingredients and preparation steps the variant you’ve chosen requires; don’t rely on the word “complete” alone. | I want to make pancakes without having to buy lots of extra ingredients. Minimising additions is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging of the variant you’ve chosen. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check the exact packaging; this check takes priority for around 20% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Confusing pancake mix with bread mix
Pancake mix is made for pancake batter, while you need a mix specifically for bread.
Check the product name before comparing preparation methods or packaging. ALDI and Lidl both list the two types of mix separately.
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Checking what you need only after buying
With a standard pancake mix, you may need milk, eggs and butter or oil as well as the mix. A complete variant may have different instructions.
Read the preparation instructions on the exact pack you plan to use and check which ingredients you already have.
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Assuming allergen information is the same across a brand
Ingredients and allergen information can vary between variants. So a pack you checked previously won’t tell you enough about a different mix.
Before use, check the current label on the pack you’ve chosen, including any statements about the possible presence of allergens.
Brands to consider
Koopmans
Koopmans offers several pancake mixes, including Origineel and Compleet, and is also featured among the bread mixes below.
- According to Koopmans, Pannenkoeken Compleet is prepared with water.
- For Pannenkoekenmix Origineel, PLUS lists milk, eggs and butter or oil as additional ingredients.
AH
Albert Heijn’s own-brand range includes plain and complete pancake mixes.
- Plain and Complete are separate variants.
- Check which ingredients you need to add yourself for each variant.
Albona
ALDI sells both a pancake baking mix and a separate bread baking mix under the Albona brand.
- The product name helps you distinguish what each mix is for.
- The pancake mix is a different type of product from the bread mix.
Belbake
Lidl lists Belbake pancake mix and Belbake bread mix as different product types.
- You can choose the product type to suit what you want to bake.
- Check the instructions for the specific mix; one product type is not automatically a substitute for the other.
PLUS
PLUS sells pancake mix in a packet and a shaker bottle, as well as a complete variant.
- The different packaging options give you a choice of preparation method.
- Check the additions needed for each pack; a shaker bottle and a packet won’t necessarily have the same instructions.
Bread mixes at Joybuy
These are bread mixes for anyone who wants to bake bread. First choose the type of bread you want to make, then read the preparation instructions and allergen information on the specific pack.
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Koopmans Bread Mix Waldcorn 450 g
A bread mix for making Waldcorn bread. Check the preparation instructions and, if you have allergies, read the label on this pack.
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Koopmans White Bread Mix 450 g
A bread mix for baking white bread. Before use, check which additions the pack calls for and read the allergen information.
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Schär Bread Mix-Mix B Gluten Free 1 kg
A bread mix labelled as gluten-free. Check the full ingredients and allergen information on the pack to make sure it’s suitable for you, and follow the preparation instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use pancake mix as bread mix?
For bread, choose a product sold as a bread mix rather than using pancake mix as a like-for-like substitute. ALDI and Lidl list pancake and bread mixes as separate product types.
What ingredients should I add to pancake mix?
It depends on the variant you choose. PLUS lists milk, eggs and butter or oil for Koopmans Origineel; according to Koopmans, Pannenkoeken Compleet is prepared with water. Always read the instructions on the pack you’re using.
Should I check the allergens again when I buy a new pack?
Yes, check the allergen information on the specific pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on food labels; the product name alone doesn’t tell you everything about the variant you’ve chosen.
Can I taste pancake batter raw?
Don’t taste Koopmans Mix voor pannenkoeken compleet batter raw. Albert Heijn’s product information states that this batter isn’t intended to be eaten raw and must be cooked through.