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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

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Tender, airy pancakes made from scratch using simple ingredients and a little patience, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients (5 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients (3 minutes): In a separate medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted and cooled butter, and vanilla extract if using.
  3. Gently Fold Wet into Dry (2 minutes): Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter should be lumpy.
  4. Let Batter Rest (10 minutes): Allow batter to sit so flour hydrates and leavening activates for fluffier pancakes.
  5. Preheat and Grease Pan (5 minutes): Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Cook Pancakes (15-20 minutes): Pour 1/4 cup batter onto pan. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2-3 minutes), flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden.
  7. Keep Warm and Serve: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate, tent with foil or keep in a low oven (200°F/95°C) while finishing the rest. Serve warm with butter, syrup, or toppings.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking. Use medium heat to avoid burning or undercooking. Flip pancakes once bubbles form and edges look set. Keep pan clean and lightly greased between batches. Adjust batter thickness with buttermilk or flour as needed.

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