Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes from Scratch
Easy recipe for perfect, cozy breakfast pancakes that are light, tender, and fluffy with a gentle tang from buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 pancakes (3 medium pancakes per serving, serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly combined (about 2 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula. Batter should be lumpy; do not overmix. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Using a 1/4 cup ladle, pour batter onto griddle, spacing pancakes about 2 inches apart. Cook until bubbles form on surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip pancakes gently and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and loosely cover with foil while finishing the batch. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to activate leavening and relax gluten for fluffier pancakes. Avoid overmixing to keep batter lumpy. Use medium or medium-low heat to prevent burning. If batter is too thick after resting, add a splash of buttermilk; if too thin, add a tablespoon of flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 medium pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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