For Dutch doughnuts, choose a mix with explicit instructions for proving and deep-frying; the pancake mixes described here are intended for cooking in a frying pan. If you want to make both, use a suitable mix for each baking session and check the ingredients and allergen information on each pack.
You’re looking for a mix with instructions specifically for making Dutch doughnuts, including proving and deep-frying. Instructions for cooking pancakes in a frying pan won’t tell you whether a mix is suitable.
You want to make both Dutch doughnuts and pancakes. It’s not just about how much mix you buy; you also need to check that the instructions on each pack suit what you plan to make.
If wheat, gluten, milk, egg or possible traces of these are a concern, check the ingredients and allergen information on each individual pack.
First decide whether you’re making Dutch doughnuts, pancakes or both. Then choose a mix with instructions that suit each baking session you have planned. Always check allergens for the specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Making Dutch doughnuts | Look for specific instructions for Dutch doughnuts and check whether they call for proving and deep-frying. | If I mainly want to make Dutch doughnuts, I don’t want to have to guess whether pancake batter is suitable. Around 33% of consumers would put suitable instructions for Dutch doughnuts first. |
| Two baking sessions | Compare the pack size with your plans and check what you need to add to each mix. | If I’m making pancakes too, I want to choose a separate pack without ending up with too much left over. This would be the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current label for the specific product, including its allergen information and any warnings about traces. | If someone eating the food needs to avoid certain ingredients, I can’t rely on the brand name or another variety. This check would be expected to determine the choice for around 25% of consumers. |
| Preparation and deep-frying | Allow time for proving and check that you have suitable deep-frying equipment and oil. | If I have little time or space for deep-frying, I want to know in advance what making Dutch doughnuts involves. Preparation would be the biggest factor for around 17% of consumers. |
The pancake mixes described here have instructions for cooking in a frying pan. Koopmans’ recipe for Dutch doughnuts, on the other hand, calls for proving and deep-frying.
For Dutch doughnuts, choose a pack with specific instructions for making them, and save pancake mix for your pancake session.
Koopmans offers separate mixes and preparation instructions for Dutch doughnuts and pancakes.
AH offers separate plain and wholemeal mixes for pancakes.
Consenza specialises in gluten-free products and may be worth considering if you need this product feature.
These Joybuy products are pancake mixes for anyone who wants to make pancakes as well as Dutch doughnuts. Choose a separate mix with specific instructions for making Dutch doughnuts, and check availability and the label on the product page and packaging.
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A pancake mix for a separate pancake session alongside making Dutch doughnuts.
Pack size: 210 g. For Dutch doughnuts, use a product with its own specific instructions and check the allergens on the current label.
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This wholemeal pancake mix is suitable for a planned pancake session, but it isn’t a substitute for a mix with a recipe for Dutch doughnuts.
Pack size: 400 g. Check which ingredients you need to add, and read the current label if allergens are a concern.
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This pancake mix is an option for a separate pancake session if you’re also making Dutch doughnuts.
Pack size: 400 g. Koopmans’ instructions for Pannenkoeken Origineel call for milk, eggs and butter. Check the instructions and allergens on the pack you buy.
Don’t assume ordinary pancake mix is suitable for making Dutch doughnuts. The pancake mixes described here have instructions for cooking in a frying pan, while Koopmans’ recipe for Dutch doughnuts calls for proving and deep-frying. Look for specific preparation instructions on the product you choose.
These sources don’t give one temperature that you can apply to every recipe and fryer. Koopmans gives a temperature of around 180 °C for its Oliebollen Origineel recipe, while the Voedingscentrum recommends a maximum of 175 °C for deep-frying in general. Bear this difference in mind, follow your appliance’s instructions, stay by the fryer and don’t let the oil smoke.
No. Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact mix you’re buying. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are declared on food labels. Ingredients and warnings about possible traces can vary between varieties.
It varies by product, so check both sets of instructions before you shop. Koopmans’ recipe for Dutch doughnuts uses water and requires oil for deep-frying. For AH Mix voor pannenkoeken naturel, Albert Heijn lists eggs, milk and fat. You’ll also need suitable deep-frying equipment for Dutch doughnuts.
