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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes from Scratch

Buttermilk Pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter or neutral cooking oil for greasing the skillet

Serving:

  • Maple syrup
  • Butter
  • Fresh berries
  • Sliced bananas
  • Powdered sugar optional
  • Whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, leaving a few small lumps in the batter.
  • Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes while heating a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low to medium heat.
  • Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or neutral oil.
  • Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles appear across the surface and the edges begin to look set.
  • Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the second side is golden and the pancake is cooked through.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed and lightly greasing the skillet between batches.
  • Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, and your favorite toppings.