Description
These ultra-fluffy buttermilk pancakes are ready in 15 minutes using simple pantry staples. The secret lies in the buttermilk and letting the batter rest for maximum lift and tenderness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remain.
- In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Ensure the butter is melted but not hot.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently whisk to combine, stopping as soon as the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and leavening agents to activate.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Test by sprinkling water drops; they should sizzle and evaporate. Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter, as this develops gluten and makes pancakes tough. Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes is crucial for fluffiness. If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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