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.
10Prep min
10Cook min
20Total min
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- 3Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
- 4Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly butter the surface.
- 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.
- 6Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



