Description
These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are thick, tender, and golden brown with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The tang of real buttermilk and a hint of vanilla create rich flavor, perfect for topping with syrup, fruit, or butter.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add buttermilk and vanilla, then whisk in the cooled melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined — some lumps are fine.
- Preheat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or spray.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot surface and gently spread into circles.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, or keep warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven until all pancakes are ready.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay for fluffier pancakes.
- To freeze, layer pancakes between parchment and store in freezer bags.
- Reheat in toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- Homemade buttermilk substitute: 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar + milk.
- Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or spices for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
