Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes on a plate

Breakfast · Easy

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

These fluffy buttermilk pancakes are a classic among easy breakfast recipes, with a light, tender crumb and golden edges. They come together in about 20 minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

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10Prep min
10Cook min
20Total min
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoonssugar
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 cupsbuttermilk
  • 2eggs
  • 1/4 cup, plus more for the panunsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • as neededmaple syrup, for serving
  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
  3. 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
  4. 4Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly butter the surface.
  5. 5Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. 7Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.

Make it yours

  • Fold in blueberries or chocolate chips before cooking.
  • Use whole wheat flour for a heartier pancake.
  • Make a big batch and freeze extras for busy mornings.

Good with

  • Fresh berries and whipped cream
  • Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage
  • A dusting of powdered sugar

Good questions, answered.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

It's best used fresh, but you can mix the dry ingredients ahead and combine with wet ingredients right before cooking.

How do I keep pancakes warm while making a batch?

Keep cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200F oven until ready to serve.

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