Bob's Red Mill Homestyle Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix for Family Breakfasts, Simple Water-Added Pancakes for Busy Parents
Bob's Red Mill Homestyle Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix for Family Breakfasts, Simple Water-Added Pancakes for Busy Parents
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Why you'll love it
- Delivers the taste and texture of scratch-made pancakes without measuring and combining individual dry ingredients
- The water-only pancake method reduces preparation time and cleanup
- One mix supports both tender pancakes and crisp waffles
- Uses a custom flour blend with simple, premeasured ingredients and no fillers or preservatives
- Allows cooks to create familiar or personalized flavors by adding their own toppings
- Offers a single bag for trial or everyday use and a four-pack for value-conscious purchasers and entertaining
Perfect for
- Prepare fluffy buttermilk pancakes for a quick weekday breakfast by adding only water
- Make crisp, golden waffles by adding water and oil
- Create customizable weekend breakfast stacks with fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, or other toppings
- Serve pancakes and waffles at family brunches, holiday gatherings, and other guest events
- Stock a single 20-ounce bag for regular use or a four-pack for households, repeated breakfasts, and group gatherings
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From our premium baking flours and oats to our trusted gluten free foods and snacks, Bob’s Red Mill’s quality ingredients are your key to delicious homemade meals that bring everyone to the table.
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As an employee-owned company, it’s more than just a job: each of us has a vested interest in our success. We take pride in our work as we strive to bring fresh, wholesome food to the world.
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Our gluten free foods are tested and confirmed free of gluten according to the highest standards, plus we have safe, trusted and delicious options for vegan and grain free eaters.
Our Founders
Bob and Charlee Moore founded Bob’s Red Mill in 1978 with a mission to bring good homemade food to all. Today, we're proud to carry on Bob and Charlee’s legacy.
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Product Information
Nothing says cozy comfort like the aroma of warm, golden pancakes fresh off the griddle. Made with simple ingredients, these fluffy, delicious pancakes transform weekend breakfasts, family brunches and holiday gatherings into memorable moments steeped in the nostalgia of childhood
Bob’s Signature Blends: The secret to scratch-quality results—every time—is a custom blend of Bob’s Red Mill premium flours expertly blended to create golden, fluffy pancakes and crisp waffles. Just add water for light, fluffy pancakes in minutes, or water + oil for crisp, golden waffles
Homemade Taste Is In the Mix: We've premeasured and blended our high-quality ingredients, so you can create a stack of irresistible pancakes in minutes, without sacrificing quality or flavor. It’s your shortcut to breakfast from scratch
Simple, Good Ingredients: Homemade taste is in the mix. Bob's Signature Blends are crafted with our trusted, high-quality ingredients, without fillers or preservatives. It’s an easy way to share memorable moments with the people you love
Make It Your Own: Our good ingredients plus your imagination equals endless possibilities! Unleash your creativity and create your own signature masterpiece with extras like fruit, chocolate chips and nuts
IT STARTS WITH GOOD INGREDIENTS: A leader in natural foods since 1978, Bob’s Red Mill is committed to good ingredients made with the passion and expertise of our founder, Bob Moore; proudly 100% employee owned
Just add water for fluffy, scratch-quality pancakes! Bob’s Signature Blends Homestyle Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix is made with an expert blend of our premium flours and other simple ingredients, without additives or fillers, so you can rest assured you’re sharing tender, delicious pancakes with real homemade taste and texture with your family and friends
Ingredients
FLOUR BLEND (WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], TAPIOCA FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN), SUGAR, BUTTERMILK POWDER, BUTTER POWDER (BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, ANNATTO], NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE), BAKING POWDER (CORNSTARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), BAKING SODA, CREAM OF TARTAR, SEA SALT
Items Details
Diet Type: Vegetarian
Number of Items: 1
Allergen Information: Crustacean Free, Eggs, Fish Free, Milk, Molluscs Free, Sesame Seeds, Shellfish Free, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat
Baking Mix Variety: Pancake & Waffle Baking Mix
Age Range Description: All Ages
Container Type: Bag
Cuisine: American cuisine
Part Number: 0039978004833
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a convenient breakfast option for parents serving children on a rushed morning?
Yes. Pancakes require only water added to the mix, reducing preparation and cleanup. Families can serve the pancakes with age-appropriate toppings and adapt the portions to their needs.
Can children help prepare breakfast with this pancake mix?
Children can help with age-appropriate tasks such as measuring water, stirring, or setting out toppings under adult supervision. An adult should handle the hot griddle or waffle iron and supervise all cooking.
Does the mix suit vegetarian families looking for a meat-free breakfast?
Yes. The formulation is vegetarian and contains no fillers or preservatives. The ingredient disclosure identifies wheat, milk, and soy, so check those details against any dietary restrictions.
Can I make familiar or personalized pancakes for children with different topping preferences?
Yes. Start with the basic batter and offer fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, or other suitable toppings separately. Serving toppings individually makes it easier to accommodate individual preferences and dietary needs.
Is this mix easier for a caregiver to manage than preparing a full pancake recipe from scratch?
Yes. The flour blend, buttermilk powder, powdered butter, and leavening are already combined. For pancakes, you add only water, reducing ingredient preparation and dish cleanup during a busy family breakfast.
Would this pancake and waffle mix be useful for a family that wants one breakfast staple for several meals?
Yes. One mix can be used for both pancakes and waffles, allowing a household to vary the breakfast format while keeping a single pantry staple. The four-pack offers more supply for repeated use.
How does this mix compare with a boxed pancake mix for families?
This mix uses a custom flour blend with tapioca flour and wheat gluten plus buttermilk powder and powdered butter. It offers the same broad convenience of a shortcut mix while providing a more distinctive homemade-style ingredient profile.
How does this mix compare with making pancakes completely from scratch for a family?
A from-scratch recipe gives you full control over every measured ingredient. This option is quicker for families because the dry ingredients are premeasured, though the final texture and flavor can depend on following the package directions carefully.
Is it easy to make separate portions for children and adults during the same family breakfast?
Yes. Prepare the batter and cook smaller pancakes for children as needed. Older children and adults can have larger pancakes or waffles, while toppings can be offered separately.
What might prevent me from choosing this mix for my family?
The key issue is dietary compatibility. The mix contains wheat, milk, and soy, so it may not suit a family with allergies or a milk-free or wheat-free diet. It is also a cooked product, so normal heat and appliance safety practices apply.
Is the cooking surface safe for children to touch?
No cooktop, griddle, or waffle iron should be treated as child-safe. The mix contains no flame-based lighting or special child-safety mechanism; children should stay away from hot cooking appliances and hot batter.
Can I serve this breakfast mix at a children's breakfast table without adding unnecessary complexity?
Yes. Add water for pancakes, cook them on a heated surface, and place toppings in separate bowls. This keeps the meal simple while allowing children to choose their own additions.
How do I prepare buttermilk pancakes with this mix?
Follow the preparation directions on the package, add the specified amount of water, and stir until the batter is combined. Cook on a lightly buttered, heated griddle or skillet until golden, then serve with your preferred toppings.
How do I make waffles using the pancake and waffle mix?
Prepare the batter with the package-specified amounts of water and oil, then cook it in a preheated waffle iron according to the appliance and package directions. Avoid opening the iron until the cooking cycle is complete.
What toppings can I add to customize pancakes and waffles?
Popular choices include fresh fruit, butter, syrup, chocolate chips, nuts, whipped cream, and flavored spreads. Add toppings after cooking, and choose options that suit the preferences and dietary needs of everyone being served.
What equipment do I need to use this pancake and waffle mix?
For pancakes, you generally need a mixing bowl, whisk or spatula, and a skillet or griddle. For waffles, use a waffle iron. You will also need a measuring cup and any optional toppings or cooking fat you prefer.
Can the same mix be used for both pancakes and waffles?
Yes. The mix is versatile, but the liquid requirements differ. Pancakes need only water, while waffles require water and oil. Follow the package directions for the correct proportions and cooking method.
What is included when I receive the product?
The single-bag option includes one 20-ounce bag of Bob's Red Mill Homestyle Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix. The four-pack includes four 20-ounce bags. Cooking equipment, water, oil for waffles, and optional toppings are not included.
Are there any safety concerns with preparing this mix?
The dry mix has no special safety risks beyond normal food handling, but cooked pancakes, waffles, batter, and cooking surfaces can be very hot. Use appropriate heat protection, supervise children around hot appliances, and follow the package and appliance instructions.
Is this pancake and waffle mix suitable for people with allergies or special dietary needs?
The formulation is vegetarian and contains no fillers or preservatives. However, the ingredient disclosure identifies wheat, milk, and soy. Anyone with allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary requirements should review the package ingredients carefully.
What is the difference between a pancake and waffle mix and a from-scratch pancake recipe?
A mix combines the dry ingredients in advance, so you mainly add liquid and cook. A from-scratch recipe requires you to measure and combine each ingredient separately, offering more control but requiring more preparation.
