Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
A simple and reliable recipe for soft, tender, and fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a slight tang, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg lightly. Add 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring gently until mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix. Stir gently just until combined; it’s fine if the batter is a bit lumpy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter using a brush or paper towel. Test heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they dance and evaporate quickly, it’s ready.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; lumps are normal and help keep pancakes light. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate baking soda. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Lightly grease the pan and wipe excess butter to prevent greasy pancakes. Flip pancakes only once for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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