The Best Ever Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Name: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 egg; 1 cup flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; cooking spray

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This fluffy buttermilk pancakes recipe is made for stacking. Light, soft, and just a bit sweet, these flapjacks are made to be a breakfast centerpiece. Stack high with fruit, whipped cream, or butter and drizzle on a bit of syrup. You’re never going to want to go back to boxed mix after making these easy, homemade pancakes.

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First Published: February 9, 2019 Last Updated: May 20, 2019

When Alex and I first started dating we tried a new NJ diner every single Sunday. It was his only day off each week, so I would stay the night and we’d wake up early.

We almost always got pancakes. Alex loves blueberry and I usually choose chocolate chip.

Starting a breakfast tradition

These days, we do Sunday pancakes at home. Honestly, going out with kids in the morning, especially to a busy diner is a unique kind of torture.

I should clarify – I make these pancakes. These pancakes that are literally years of testing and playing around with recipes. This fluffy buttermilk pancakes recipe is the only one you’ll ever need. Promise.

a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with syrup dripping down the edges topped with blueberries and bananas

FAQs about Buttermilk Pancakes

What is the best way to cook pancakes?

I personally like to cook mine in a generous amount of butter on an electric griddle. Electric griddles are pretty foolproof and heat evenly so you’re not battling your stove. You can also cook a lot more at once, so you’re not stuck flipping pancakes until you die.

How do you make fluffy buttermilk pancakes?

Buttermilk is dense and thick, so it can make dense flapjacks if you’re not careful. Since there is a high acid content in it, you want to use baking soda as a leavening agent. Many recipes use just baking powder which makes them fluffy, but not FLUFFY.

Do you need buttermilk for pancakes?

Nope! Lots of recipes omit buttermilk, but the flavor and texture is definitely different. If you’re looking for one, check out this cinnamon ricotta pancake recipe or these apple cinnamon ones.

How do I substitute buttermilk in pancakes?

The closest substitution is 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar plus enough milk to make one cup. Then let it stand for about 5 minutes to curdle and thicken.
You can also sub in an equal amount of plain yogurt.

Tips for cooking pancakes

Do a test pancake. Try a small one to make sure your pan or griddle is hot enough. You should be able to get one side golden brown right before you need to flip. I like to start at medium-low.
Don’t overcrowd. This will drop the temperature of your pan quickly, making your pancakes take forever to cook.
Know when to flip. Flip when the edges look set and bubbles pop on the surface of the center of your pancake. This usually takes 3-4 minutes.
What to cook it in? I like butter. Butter gives a nice crisp to the edges, an awesome flavor, and is just delicious. That being said, it does make them more “testy” and can brown faster. Non-stick spray is an easy, foolproof option.

a large stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with bluebrries and bananas on a white plate with lots of blueberries at the base.

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An electric griddle lets you cook more pancakes at once and have even, consistent temperature. I have and love this Presto griddle and can fit an entire batch of these pancakes on it at once.

a staack of buttermilk pancakes cut open to see the soft fluffy texture

The Best Ever Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

These pancakes take a few minutes to put together but will be your family’s new favorite breakfast!

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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are made for stacking. Light, soft, and just a bit sweet, these flapjacks are made to be a breakfast centerpiece. Stack high with fruit, whipped cream, or butter and drizzle on a healthy bit of syrup. You’re never going to want to go back to boxed mix after making these easy, homemade pancakes.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword buttermilk, fluffy, pancakes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 pancakes

Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat your pan or griddle to medium, medium-low.
Combine wet ingredients and set aside.
Whisk together dry ingredients.
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined.
Spray pan with cooking spray and scoop batter onto the hot pan.
Cook about 3-4 minutes per side or until bubbles begin to surface and the sides set.
Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Do not over mix your batter! I use a 1/3 cup spring-loaded scoop to portion my batter.

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