I tried 4 store-bought buttermilk pancake mixes. My favorite was also the cheapest.

I compared the buttermilk flavor of four pancake-mix brands: Hungry Jack, Krusteaz, Pearl Milling Company, and Birch Benders. Erin McDowell/Business Insider

Pancake mix is a pantry staple in most American households, but which one is the best?

I set out to determine which boxed pancake mix is the best value based on flavor, texture, and price.

To do so, I compared the buttermilk flavor of four different pancake -mix brands: Hungry Jack, Krusteaz, Pearl Milling Company, and Birch Benders.

Here's how I ultimately rated the pancake mixes, from worst to best.

I tried the buttermilk flavor from four different pancake mix brands: Hungry Jack, Krusteaz, Pearl Milling Company, and Birch Benders.

The four different pancake-mix boxes.…