Description
These homemade buttermilk pancakes are fluffy, tender, and easy to make. Perfect for a cozy breakfast, they combine simple pantry ingredients with tangy buttermilk for a classic, delightful flavor. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup for a comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter (for the pan)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and sugar. Then crack in the eggs and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until the batter is just combined – do not overmix to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter to coat the pan evenly to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook pancakes: Pour about ½ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until you see bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and brown: Flip the pancake carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Repeat: Continue cooking pancakes with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed to avoid sticking.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with extra butter and maple syrup for the classic sweet finish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with 2 cups of milk plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while you finish cooking the batch.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buttermilk pancakes, homemade pancakes, breakfast recipe, fluffy pancakes, easy pancakes
