Buttermilk Pancakes (from scratch)

I have a weak spot when it comes to breakfast. I love everything about it. Fruit, sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, waffles, muffins and doughnuts… the list could go on. So when I get the chance to make it for our little family, I always get really excited!

I’ve recently been on a pancake kick. Maybe it’s because I somehow think that tossing a pan on the stove is 10x easier than digging out the waffle iron from our pantry. I don’t know… seems like logical reasoning to me 🙂

These buttermilk pancakes are my go-to recipe. They’re fluffy, soft and sweet. I absolutely LOVE them! Since we usually have fruit and bacon on the side, I usually make these without mixing anything in, but they’re great with blueberries, raspberries, chocolate chips or pieces of bacon. Today I’m going to share a few of my tips and tricks to making perfect pancakes. Let’s get started!

First, place your pan (or turn your griddle) on to medium heat. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium size bowl. Whisking will ensure that the dry ingredients are combined which means you won’t be tempted to overmix the batter at the end. Next in a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and vanilla extract. Please (pretty please) DON’T substitute the buttermilk for a homemade version (milk + lemon juice or vinegar). They won’t taste the same! With that said, gently beat the mixture together, then slowly add to the dry ingredients (along with any mix-ins). Be very careful not to overdo it! The key to soft and fluffy pancakes is a slightly lumpy batter. Sounds a little strange, but trust me, it’s true. At this point your batter is ready to go and your pan should be nice and hot.

Add a small dollop of butter to the pan (about ½ tbsp.). Using ¼ c. measuring cup, scoop the batter and pour into the prepared pan. Depending on how big your pan is (or griddle), you can do a few at a time, just know that the batter will spread a bit. Cook for 2 minutes or until you see bubbles start to form on the surface of the pancake. Flip and cook for an additional minute. Your pancakes should be golden brown in color. If you like them a little darker, leave the pancakes on for another minute or two. Pile them high and serve with butter and maple syrup. They’ll be devoured in seconds! You won’t believe how easy and delicious these buttermilk pancakes are! I hope you’ll give them a try, they might just become a family favorite!

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Buttermilk Pancakes

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

These are the BEST buttermilk pancakes! They're light, fluffy, and full of that sweet buttermilk flavor. Pile 'em high and top them with butter and syrup!

Author: Natalie

Yield: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1¼ c. buttermilk
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a small mixing bowl, add the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and vanilla extract. Lightly beat until combined.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being sure to not overmix. Lumps make for fluffy pancakes!
4. Place a pan over medium heat and add ½ tbsp. of butter. Scoop the batter out using ¼ measuring cup and pour into the center of the heated pan. Allow the pancakes to cook approximately 2 minute or until you see small bubbles on the surface of the pancake. Flip, and cook for 1 additional minute. The pancakes should be lightly golden brown in color.

Notes

-For a healthier option, try substituting ½ c. of all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour. Adding 1-2 additional tablespoons of buttermilk might be necessary.
-Blueberries, raspberries, chocolate chips or bacon can be added to the batter as the last and final step (before cooking them).


Recipe source: adapted from A Cozy Kitchen, Buttermilk Pancakes

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