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Sliced stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh berries and melting butter.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

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Aliana Recipes
These tender pancakes offer a tangy flavor and airy texture that transforms breakfast into a celebration. My family loves them because the simple pantry staples create consistent, golden stacks every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Calories:350kcal
Cost:$5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder Fresh for lift
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Reacts with buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Flavor enhancer
  • 2 cups buttermilk Room temperature
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Plus extra for pan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For aroma
  • maple syrup For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or griddle For cooking
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dry ingredients
  • 1 Medium Bowl For wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk For mixing
  • 1 Spatula For flipping

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl to remove lumps.
  2. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold gently until just combined with small lumps remaining.
  4. Heat a greased griddle over medium heat to prepare the cooking surface.
  5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook for 3 minutes until bubbles form.
  6. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until the pancakes are golden brown.
  7. Serve warm with butter and maple syrup for the best flavor experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 230gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the batter blends easily without overmixing. I learned that cold ingredients can lead to dense, tough pancakes instead of the fluffy texture we want.