Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes


Weekend mornings call for homemade pancakes! These buttermilk beauties are incredibly fluffy and have the perfect golden-brown exterior. They’re so much better than any boxed mix! 🥞

Recipe Details

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  2. Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.

  3. Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy - don’t overmix!

  4. Let batter rest for 5 minutes. This helps create extra fluffy pancakes.

  5. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter.

  6. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle.

  7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

  8. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes more.

  9. Keep warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining pancakes.

Hannah’s Tips 💡

  • Don’t have buttermilk? Make your own by adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to 2 cups of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the eggs and beat the whites to soft peaks, then fold them into the batter.
  • The first pancake is always a test pancake! Adjust your heat if needed.
  • Freeze extras between layers of parchment paper for quick breakfasts all week!

Topping Ideas

  • Classic maple syrup and butter
  • Fresh berries and whipped cream
  • Sliced bananas and a drizzle of honey
  • Chocolate chips mixed into the batter
  • A dollop of Nutella and strawberries

These pancakes are perfect for lazy Sunday mornings with a cup of coffee! ☕💕