Golden, tall, and impossibly fluffy — these classic buttermilk pancakes are the weekend breakfast tradition your family will beg for. The batter comes together in 10 minutes with pantry staples, and a couple of simple tricks (do not overmix, let the batter rest) guarantee diner-quality results every single time.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min | Makes: 12 pancakes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Clear step-by-step directions — great for beginner cooks.
- Family-tested and picky-eater approved.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Maple syrup, butter, and fresh berries, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be lumpy — overmixing makes tough pancakes.
- Let the batter rest 5-10 minutes while you heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly butter the griddle. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.
Tips for Success
- No buttermilk? Stir 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar into 2 cups of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Keep finished pancakes warm on a sheet pan in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest.
- Freeze extras in a single layer, then bag them — they reheat beautifully in the toaster.
- For blueberry pancakes, scatter berries onto each pancake right after pouring the batter.
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