Which option is right for you?

Regular bakers of Dutch spiced biscuits

If you want to make several batches using the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe, you’ll need both self-raising flour and wheat flour. A large bag of one type won’t replace the other.

Stocking up for pancakes as well

A 1 kg bag of pancake flour or pancake mix could be a good choice if you make pancakes often. For Dutch spiced biscuits made with a dough recipe, check which types of flour the recipe specifies.

Bakers looking for gluten-free ingredients

Check that the flour base, the other ingredients and your chosen recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits are all suitable together. A gluten-free pancake mix isn’t automatically a suitable substitute for the flour in a biscuit recipe.

What should you look for when buying?

Start with the recipe, then choose the pack size. The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits calls for two types of flour, which you’ll use in different quantities.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it’s relevant to
Flour for the recipe The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe calls for 250 g of self-raising flour and 100 g of wheat flour per batch. Choose pancake mix only if your recipe specifically calls for it. If you want to make traditional dough for Dutch spiced biscuits, focus on the types of flour specified in the recipe. For around 39% of consumers, choosing products that match the recipe is the priority.
Bag size and leftover flour Work out how much you’ll use each time: for the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe, 1 kg of self-raising flour is enough for four batches, while 1 kg of wheat flour will make ten. If you bake regularly, you’ll want to know which bag you’ll need to buy again and which will last longer. Around 23% of consumers prioritise stock levels and pack size.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label. If you choose a gluten-free flour base, also pick a suitable recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits and check the other ingredients. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, the label will determine which flour base you can use. For around 23% of consumers, checking the ingredients is their main concern.
Making pancakes Check what you need to add to your chosen pancake mix; preparation varies from product to product. If you mainly want to make pancake batter quickly, this matters more than whether the product matches a recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits. This is the priority for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming pancake mix is a universal dough base

    A 1 kg bag may be the right size, but the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits uses self-raising flour and wheat flour to make a dough.

    Check which types of flour your recipe calls for before you buy. Use pancake mix for Dutch spiced biscuits only if the recipe specifically recommends it.

  • Focusing only on the bag size

    The two types of flour in the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe aren’t used in the same quantities. So, if you buy two 1 kg bags, you won’t have enough left for the same number of batches of each.

    Work out how much you’ll use for the number of batches you plan to make, and think about what you could use any leftover flour for.

  • Guessing allergens from the product category

    Ingredients and allergens vary between mixes. According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Complete pancake mix contains wheat, milk, egg and rye, among other ingredients; the PLUS Naturel mix may contain barley, egg and milk.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging every time you buy.

  • Using gluten-free flour without adapting the recipe

    For Freee Self Raising White Flour 1 kg, Albert Heijn says that the flour needs slightly more water than most recipes specify. So you can’t assume that the quantities in a recipe using wheat flour will work as they are.

    Choose a gluten-free recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits that suits the flour base, and check the other ingredients too.

Brands compared

Koopmans

Koopmans offers several pancake mixes, including a 400 g Complete variety.

  • According to the Albert Heijn product information, you only need to add water to the Complete variety.
  • This mix contains wheat, milk, egg and rye, among other ingredients, and isn’t a direct substitute for the two types of flour in the Dutch spiced biscuit recipe mentioned above.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a 400 g pancake mix, as well as separate 1 kg bags of self-raising flour and wheat flour.

  • The two 1 kg bags match the types of flour specified in the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe.
  • The pancake mix is a separate product for making pancakes; don’t buy it as an automatic substitute for the flour in the recipe.

ALBONA

ALDI lists 1 kg of self-raising flour and a 400 g pancake mix under the ALBONA brand.

  • The bag of self-raising flour is the 1 kg size you need if you’re looking for that ingredient for the recipe.
  • The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits also calls for wheat flour, which you’ll need to buy separately.

Belbake

Lidl lists Belbake Self-Raising Flour in a 1 kg bag and says it’s available in store only.

  • The type of flour and bag size are a good match if you’re looking for 1 kg of self-raising flour.
  • Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging if they’re important to your choice.

PLUS

PLUS lists a 400 g Naturel pancake mix.

  • The product information lists the ingredients and says which allergens the mix may contain.
  • It isn’t a 1 kg bag or a direct base for the Dutch spiced biscuit recipe mentioned above.

Flour options on Joybuy

For Dutch spiced biscuits made using the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe, these are two separate types of flour: 1 kg of wheat flour and 1.5 kg of self-raising flour. The recipe calls for both, and one bag won’t replace the other.

B+ Wheat Flour, 1 kg

B+ Wheat Flour 1 kg

A separate option if you’re looking to buy the wheat flour for the Dutch spiced biscuit recipe. The product description identifies it as wheat flour, and the bag contains 1 kg. This isn’t self-raising flour, so check which other type of flour your recipe calls for too. The product information lists wheat and cereals containing gluten.

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Green Dragon Self Raising Flour, 1.5 kg

Green Dragon Self Raising Flour 1.5 kg

A good option if you’re looking for the self-raising flour used in the Dutch spiced biscuit recipe. The description lists wheat flour and raising agents, and the bag contains 1.5 kg rather than 1 kg. You’ll also need plain wheat flour for the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe. The product information lists wheat and gluten.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use 1 kg of pancake mix directly to make Dutch spiced biscuits?

Not for the Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe: it calls for self-raising flour and wheat flour to make a dough. Use pancake mix only if your specific recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits calls for it.

How many batches can I make with 1 kg of self-raising flour?

The Albert Heijn Allerhande recipe uses 250 g of self-raising flour per batch, so 1 kg is enough for four batches. The same recipe uses 100 g of wheat flour each time, so a 1 kg bag of wheat flour is enough for ten batches.

Which allergens should I check in pancake mix?

It varies from mix to mix. According to Albert Heijn, Koopmans Pannenkoeken Compleet contains wheat, milk, egg and rye; PLUS says its Naturel pancake mix contains wheat and oats and may also contain barley, egg and milk. Always check the current label on the product you’re buying.

Can gluten-free self-raising flour replace wheat flour one to one?

Don’t assume that it can. For Freee Self Raising White Flour 1 kg, Albert Heijn says that the flour needs slightly more water than most recipes specify. Choose a suitable gluten-free recipe for Dutch spiced biscuits, and check the other ingredients too.