Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
A cozy breakfast recipe for fluffy, tender pancakes with a slight tang from buttermilk, perfect for lazy weekends and family breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; batter should be lumpy.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to hydrate and activate leaveners.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup (60ml) batter per pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or cooling rack set over a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F / 93°C) while finishing the batch.
- Serve stacked with maple syrup and optional toppings like fresh fruit or butter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; it should remain lumpy to keep pancakes tender. Use medium heat to avoid burning or undercooking. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. If batter is too thick, add buttermilk a tablespoon at a time. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges are set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 8
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