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Buttermilk Pancakes

What is it about buttermilk pancakes that makes them extra delicious? Would you believe me if I answered with “science”? I’m no scientist so I will try to make it as simple as possible.  Back in the butter churning days, buttermilk was just the cream that was left over after the butter was churned out.  They would let it sit for a few days.  The natural product that was left behind was a creamy, almost tangy, and slightly acidic liquid.  It turns out, that buttermilk mixed with baking powder, gives off a chemical reaction, causing a natural rise.  So this combo is the base of what is making these pancakes so extra light and fluffy.  The rest is in the process.

How to Get the Best Buttermilk Pancakes

You’ve heard it before, but why? “Don’t overmix the batter”.  If you overmix and break up all of the lumps you will have a rubbery pancake.  Here is why.  The loose flour in the mixture (the lumps) gets inside of the air bubbles created by the baking powder/buttermilk combination.  They spread out inside of the air pockets and help give the pancake a little strength so it can keep its shape.

Yes, I know, probably more than you needed to know.  Let’s just go make the pancakes already.

Delicious buttermilk pancakes

Easy Pancake Recipe

Even though what is happening in the bowl is complicated, this recipe is simple and delicious. Enjoy them plain with maple syrup or customize them by adding chocolate chips or berries. Any way you like them, these buttermilk pancakes will become your go-to recipe for Saturday morning breakfast and Sunday brunch!

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A sweet stack of buttermilk pancakes piled high and syrup being poured over top
4.50 from 4 votes

Buttermilk Pancakes

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
These buttermilk pancakes will be the softest and fluffiest buttermilk pancakes you will ever have.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for cooking

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and butter. Pour into the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Melt about a tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Drop about ¼ cup of batter into the skillet and allow batter to expand. When bubbles form on the edge, flip the pancake and continue cooking until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing with more butter as necessary.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup.

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  1. I’ve tried several pancake recipes and they were all okay, not amazing but you know…just okay. Not gonna lie, I expected the same outcome from this recipe…..but wow was I wrong. THIS RECIPE IS AMAZING. Like I don’t need to go out to brunch anymore amazing. My go to recipe for pancakes has been found! Thank you so much for sharing!

  2. These are reply good I made them as soon as I saw that this was posted. Now am going to be making them again. I did add a little bit of vanilla extract into the batter and I could eat them plain.

  3. Can I just say YUM!!!

    Good thing I’m lazy, or I’d hop out of bed and make these for my midnight snack!

    Thanks so much for sharing wonderful recipes.

      1. Amanda. I Love your recipes. The Breakfast with the Brussel Sprouts. Mmmm. Delicious. Do I have to join something to be able to print????

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