National Pancake Day

On September 26, National Pancake Day, we had a Pancake Test Kitchen: A Comparison of Homemade and Commercial Mixes

We tested a total of six different pancake recipes, three of which were homemade and three of which were commercial mixes. We judged each recipe based on appearance, texture, aroma, taste, and aftertaste. 

The first homemade recipe we tested was from the New York Times. This recipe was a classic buttermilk pancake recipe. These pancakes had a beautiful golden brown color and a fluffy texture. The aroma was delicious, and the taste was classic and comforting. The aftertaste was slightly tangy, which we enjoyed.

The second homemade recipe we tested was from King Arthur Baking. This recipe was a blueberry pancake recipe. These pancakes had a vibrant purple color and a fluffy texture. The aroma was amazing, and the taste was sweet and delicious. The aftertaste was slightly sweet and fruity.

The third homemade recipe we tested was our own Vermont Maple Pancake recipe. This recipe is a classic buttermilk pancake recipe with a twist of maple flavor. These pancakes had a beautiful golden brown color and a fluffy texture. The aroma was delicious and the taste was classic and comforting with a nice hint of maple flavor. The aftertaste was slightly sweet, which we enjoyed. We paired this recipe with Amber maple syrup, which complemented the pancakes perfectly.

For the commercial mixes, we tested La Creperie, a supermarket private label mix, and King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake Mix.

The King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake Mix was our overall favorite. These pancakes had a beautiful golden brown color and a fluffy texture. The aroma was delicious, and the taste was classic and comforting. The aftertaste was slightly tangy, which we enjoyed. We paired this mix with a dark amber maple syrup, which complemented the pancakes perfectly.

The La Creperie pancake mix was a close second. These pancakes had a beautiful golden brown color and a fluffy texture. The aroma was delicious and the taste was classic and comforting. The aftertaste was slightly sweet, which we enjoyed.

The supermarket private label mix was our least favorite. These pancakes had a pale color and a dense texture. The aroma was not as strong as the other mixes, and the taste was slightly bland. The aftertaste was not as pleasant as the other mixes.

Overall, we found that homemade recipes had a slight edge over commercial mixes in terms of taste and aroma. However, commercial mixes are a great option for a quick and easy breakfast option. We found that King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake Mix paired best with dark amber maple syrup, and our Vermont Maple Pancake recipe paired best with Amber maple syrup.

We hope that this pancake test kitchen has helped you find the perfect pancake recipe for you. Happy cooking!