Quick, easy and super fluffy this Buttermilk Pancake Recipe is a tasty breakfast that is perfect for everyone. A classically enjoyable family recipe.
This Buttermilk Pancake Recipe is absolutely one of my favorite breakfast recipes ever. We are a huge pancake loving family and this has been our go-to recipe for years.
We make so many different recipes but they all start with this delicious base! They create a flavorful fluffy pancake that you will not be able to resist.
My kids beg for me to make these for breakfast every weekend, obviously I have no objection to doing that because we usually have all the ingredients on hand and they are quick.
That is what I love about homemade pancakes, with easily available ingredients they are usually a breeze to whip up and you can make so many different flavors.
But we really just enjoy this Buttermilk Pancake Recipe the way it is because they are super comforting and classic and homey.
Some of our other favorite breakfast recipes we have on our site include: French Toast Waffle Sticks, Homemade Biscuits and Gravy and Chocolate Glazed Donuts.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Pantry staple ingredients help this come together fast.
- You can double this recipe easily to serve more people.
- You can top this with any of your favorite toppings.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Granulated sugar
Buttermilk
Egg
Unsalted butter
Vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE A BUTTERMILK PANCAKE RECIPE, STEP BY STEP:
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir it together until combined, do not overmix. If it seems a little too thick, add another tablespoon of buttermilk. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Place a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Pour or scoop ¼ cup of the batter onto the skillet. Gently spread out the batter.
- Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface and burst. Flip on the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
I DON’T HAVE BUTTERMILK, WHAT CAN I DO?
Making buttermilk at home is easy! We do it all the time when don’t have any on hand. What you will want to do with this specific recipe is add vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk.
You will want to add 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of the vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and stir it in. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then stir again and add to the recipe.
WHY ARE MY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES FLAT?
There are two reasons that this can happen, one is that the batter is too wet. You do not want a runny batter it will be thicker and should gently drip off a spoon rather than fall off, also you are wanting the lumps in there.
The second reason is that your baking powder is bad, this is what helps your Buttermilk Pancake Recipe rice and be fluffy, so if your batter is thicker but they are still flat, try new baking powder.
WHAT CAN I TOP THESE WITH?
We are fans of the normal toppings, butter and syrup. But you can also top these with fruit, other flavored syrups, peanut butter and so much more.
There are so many different things that people top their pancakes with so use what you like, or experiment!
HOW TO STORE:
Place your pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they should keep for up to 4-5 days.
These can also be frozen, let your pancakes cool fully and then place in a freezer container or bag separated by parchment paper and store in the freezer where they will keep for up to 2 months.
Let defrost in the refrigerator overnight and rewarm in the microwave.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- If you do not have buttermilk you can make your own at home, see my tips above.
- Top this with your favorite toppings.
- Double this batch to make more for others.
- These can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
If you want the perfect breakfast that takes minimal effort and is super comforting than you need to make this Buttermilk Pancake Recipe.
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Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir it together until combined, do not overmix. If it seems a little too thick, add another tablespoon of buttermilk. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Place a nonstick skillet on the stove over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Pour or scoop ¼ cup of the batter onto the skillet. Gently spread out the batter.
- Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles rise to the surface and burst. Flip on the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- If you do not have buttermilk you can make your own at home, see my tips above.
- Top this with your favorite toppings.
- Double this batch to make more for others.
- These can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
Nutrition
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Larry Handley
Great tasting pancakes – highly recommended. Half recipe made 10 4″ pancakes. I added more buttermilk because the batter was a little thick.