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Close-up of a stack of fluffy buttermilk pancake breakfast recipe topped with syrup on wooden board.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

These buttermilk pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast. Serve with maple syrup and butter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle or frying pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.

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