Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe Easy 5-Step Homemade Breakfast
This recipe delivers warm, fluffy buttermilk pancakes that are quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a comforting homemade breakfast with a tender crumb and a subtle tang.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: About 9 pancakes (3 pancakes per serving, 3 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly. Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract if using. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; batter should be thick but pourable with some lumps.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Test heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; they should sizzle and evaporate quickly. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes; a few lumps are fine. Use room temperature ingredients for better rise. Test pan heat with water droplets before cooking. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles appear and edges look dry. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven if making a large batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 medium pancakes
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
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