Description
Start your day with these incredible Fluffy Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes that are light, airy, and full of delightful flavor. This recipe captures the essence of a cozy breakfast, promising a perfect canvas for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, lightly whisk the eggs until just combined. Then, add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract (if using). Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a whisk or a rubber spatula, gently fold and stir until just combined. It's okay if there are still some lumps in the batter.
- For even fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes.
- While the batter rests, heat a non-stick griddle or a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of butter, vegetable oil, or cooking spray.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle.
- Let the pancakes cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until you see bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set and slightly dry.
- Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Do NOT overmix the batter; a few lumps are perfectly fine. Allowing the batter to rest helps achieve a more tender texture. Preheat your griddle properly for even cooking.