Description
Classic buttermilk pancakes that are fluffy and light, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. These pancakes are quick to prepare and cook on a griddle or skillet, served warm with butter and maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ⅛ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For Serving
- Butter, as desired
- Maple syrup, as desired
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until blended. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure a tender texture.
- Prepare griddle: Using a paper towel, lightly rub vegetable oil over the surface of a griddle or skillet. Heat it to 350°F.
- Rest batter: Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes while the griddle heats up to allow the baking soda and powder to activate, resulting in fluffier pancakes.
- Cook pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the prepared griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and begin to pop, then flip carefully and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes hot, topped with butter and maple syrup as desired for a classic breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense pancakes; lumps are okay.
- Adjust the heat if pancakes brown too quickly or cook too slowly.
- Resting the batter improves fluffiness but don’t exceed 15 minutes to prevent deflation.
- You can substitute milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar for buttermilk if needed.
- Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buttermilk pancakes, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipe, easy pancakes, homemade pancakes
