These buttermilk pancakes are incredibly fluffy, light, and tender — perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Quick to make and a crowd-pleaser every time.
Author:Mollyyeh
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes while heating a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly grease the skillet with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
Serve warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, do not overmix the batter.
Letting the batter rest helps the pancakes rise better.
You can substitute 2 cups of milk plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for buttermilk if needed.