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Best pancake mix, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Erin Clarke, Shawna Clark, Ann Ziata, Olivia McCoy and 5 more. Recommendations come from realsimple.com, huffpost.com and thekitchn.com.

Breakfast · The ranking

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    Top pick

    King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake Mix

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    All three of Real Simple’s chefs picked it. Clark: “King Arthur does classic really well.” Clarke: “simple ingredients and a dependable rise that gives a light, tender crumb.” Olivia McCoy: “I stand by everything and anything King Arthur.” Just add water.
    Where to buy · shop.kingarthurbaking.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: realsimple.com ↗
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    Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes

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    The Kitchn’s chefs’ favorite. Gutiérrez: “Oh, Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes for sure,” with a “classic pancake flavor” that keeps him full. Hysmith says they “GET SO FLUFFY.” Chef and food scientist Tiffany Swan: “They fuel me for a full day of adventures or cooking.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: thekitchn.com ↗
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    Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix

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    Chiappetti prefers it “over all others” because it has “no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners … The mix rises well on its own.” McCoy has “always leaned toward Krusteaz products for their consistency, flavor, as well as ease.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: huffpost.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best pancake mix, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake Mix, chosen by Shawna Clark (recipe developer); Erin Clarke (Well Plated); Ann Ziata (Institute of Culinary Education). All three of Real Simple’s chefs picked it. Clark: “King Arthur does classic really well.” Clarke: “simple ingredients and a dependable rise that gives a light, tender crumb.” Olivia McCoy: “I stand by everything and anything King Arthur.” Just add water. Source: realsimple.com ↗
What are the other top picks for pancake mix?
No. 2 is Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes, chosen by Terrence Gutiérrez (chef, baker); KC Hysmith (food writer); Catherine Jessee (recipe developer, ex-line cook). No. 3 is Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, chosen by Steve Chiappetti (The Albert, Chicago); Olivia McCoy (Daily Chew, Atlanta). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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