Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are perfect for a cozy dinner, offering a light yet hearty texture with a subtle tang from the buttermilk. Quick and easy to make, they bring comfort and satisfaction any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk the room temperature buttermilk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon just until combined; some lumps are okay.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with melted butter or oil. To test, sprinkle a few drops of water; if they sizzle and evaporate quickly, the pan is ready.
- Pour about 1/4 cup (60ml) batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Avoid pressing down on the pancakes.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and loosely cover with foil while cooking the rest. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay to keep pancakes tender. Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rise. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking. Cook on medium heat and avoid pressing pancakes while cooking to keep them fluffy. If batter is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 7
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