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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes: The Best Homemade Recipe

A stack of three fluffy buttermilk pancakes, cut to show the airy interior, drizzled with syrup.
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Make light and airy pancakes from scratch using buttermilk for a classic, tender texture and slight tang. This is the perfect weekend breakfast recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until blended.
  3. Mix batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  4. Rest the batter: Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and the leavening agents to activate, resulting in fluffier thick pancakes.
  5. Heat the griddle: Heat a large non-stick griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly.
  6. Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  7. Flip and finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on the underside.
  8. Serve immediately: Serve your perfect pancake batter creation hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest pancakes ever, do not stir the batter after it rests. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough pancakes.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, you can make a substitute: Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Maintain a consistent medium heat. If the griddle is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.

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